Month: November 2016
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Algae Feed Proposed to Enrich Farm Salmon Fatty Acids
A developer of feeds for farmed salmon says its algae-based feed supplements could arrest the sharp decline in omega-3 fatty acids discovered in a recent study.
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Novartis Acquires Sickle-Cell Drug Developer
Drug maker Novartis is acquiring Selexys Pharmaceuticals Corp., a developer of treatments for pain episodes associated with sickle cell disease, for $665 million.
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Nanotech Material Found Having Anti-Bacterial Properties
A synthetic porous material developed to deliver drugs to the skin was shown in lab tests to prevent the growth of bacteria on its surfaces.
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Large-Scale Cancer Gene Profiling Seen as Feasible
Genomic analysis of tumors, a growing practice for diagnosing cancer in individuals, is shown to be feasible when conducted routinely throughout a cancer care center.
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Trial Shows Antibody Reduces Days with Migraines
First results from a late-stage clinical trial shows a synthetic antibody reduces the number of days with migraines per month among people with episodic or infrequent migraines.
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Blood Stem Cell Start-Up Launches, Earns $48.5M Funding
A new enterprise, spun-off from Harvard University stem cell labs, aims to make stem cell transplants from bone marrow safer and more reliable.
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Infusion-to-Oral Drug Delivery Company Acquired
A company with a technology for converting drugs given by intravenous infusion into pills and capsules was acquired Grünenthal Group, a provider of pain medications.
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Laser-Immunotherapy Now in Cancer Clinical Trial
A new type of cancer treatment that precisely attacks tumors with synthetic antibodies activated by laser beams is being tested in an early-stage clinical trial.
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Fertility Device Company Gains $9.7M in Early Funds
A two year-old medical device enterprise making a fertility tracker for women is raising $9.7 million in its first venture finance round.
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Antibody Leads to Sharp Triglyceride, Cholesterol Drop
An experimental synthetic antibody was shown in a clinical trial to markedly reduce triglycerides and the types of cholesterol that contribute to heart disease.