Tag: biotechnology
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Viral Disease Biotech Joins ElevateBio, Gains $120M
A biotechnology company developing immunotherapies for viral diseases is joining the ElevateBio consortium providing manufacturing for cell and gene therapies.
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Start-Up to Use Stem Cells for Hearing Loss
A new enterprise in the U.K. is creating treatments with stem cells to repair damaged nerve cells in the inner ear that causes hearing loss.
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Trial Shows Surgical Pain Managed Without Opioids
Results from a clinical trial show patients recovered from their hernia surgeries with non-opioid pain medications, and stayed off opioids for 15 days.
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Genomic Analysis Finds Lost Tomato Taste Gene
An analysis of genomes for all varieties of tomatoes, both wild and domesticated, found a rare gene variation that can make tomatoes tastier.
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Company Helps Labs Build Gene, Cell Therapy Businesses
A new company formed offering full-scale facilities to develop cell and gene therapy products spun-off from academic research labs.
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FDA Issues Final Biosimilar Guidance
The Food and Drug Administration issued its final guidance on regulating the interchangeability of so-called biosimilars with original biologic drugs.
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Scorpion-Derived Peptide Lights Up Brain Tumors
Results from a clinical trial show a peptide derived from scorpion venom illuminates brain tumor cells making removal of the tumors easier for surgeons.
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Companies Partner on Kidney Disease in $2B Deal
A collaboration between biopharmaceutical maker Gilead Sciences and biotechnology company Goldfinch Bio aims to develop precision medicines for treating various kidney diseases.
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Start-Up to Use Crispr for Heart Disease, Gains $59M
A new biotechnology enterprise plans to apply genetic analysis and the gene-editing technology Crispr to reduce the risk of coronary artery disease.
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Synthetic Soft Tissue Developed for Surgery
Researchers developed a synthetic soft tissue for plastic and reconstructive surgery that in animal tests looks and performs more like real tissue.