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Best in Biotech 1 Jun 2023

Five ophthalmology biotech companies to look out for

There are hundreds of different eye diseases, with some of the most common major eye diseases including age-related macular degeneration (AMD) – an age-related eye disease that can blur central vision – glaucoma – a condition where the optic nerve becomes damaged – and diabetic retinopathy (DR) – a complication of diabetes in which high […]

June 1, 2023 - 6 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville

Best in Biotech 24 May 2023

Biotech in Luxembourg: six companies that have made their name

One of the wealthiest countries in the world, Luxembourg is renowned for its gromperekichelcher (potato pancakes), fine wines and medieval castles. An economic powerhouse in Europe, the country’s healthtec sector is mainly focused on the manufacture of diagnostic and medical devices, while the biopharma industry, which accounts for 29 per cent of the sector’s income, […]

May 24, 2023 - 7 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

Best in Biotech 22 May 2023

Five recent advancements in arthritis research over the past year

Today, more than 350 million people across the world – and nearly a quarter of American adults – have arthritis. A condition characterized by pain, inflammation and stiffness in the joints – often owing to a hyperactive immune system causing the body to attack its own joint tissues, in the case of rheumatoid arthritis – […]

May 22, 2023 - 8 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

Best in Biotech 18 May 2023

Six women’s health companies you should know about

While sexism exists in all strands of society, where in 2023, women earn 77 cents for every dollar earned by men, studies estimate that it will take the world 257 years to close the gender gap. And the global healthcare industry is partly to blame when it comes to the gaping gender gap. Women have […]

May 18, 2023 - 8 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

Best in Biotech 17 May 2023

Six Norwegian companies leading the country’s biotech scene

Best known for its folklore and tales of the Vikings, Norway’s landscape boasts postcard-like islands and the northern lights. In addition to ranking top as one of the happiest nations in the world, the country relies on sectors like oil and gas, hydropower and aquaculture to strengthen its economic growth. And of late, the biotech […]

May 17, 2023 - 8 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

Best in Biotech 16 May 2023

Five advancements in brain tumor research over the past year

In 2023, it is estimated that 24,810 adults in the U.S. will be diagnosed with a primary malignant tumor of the brain and spinal cord. There is currently no cure for brain tumors and current treatment options are mostly limited to surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy. However, there is a lot of research being conducted […]

May 16, 2023 - 9 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville

Best in Biotech 15 May 2023

The six most advanced microbiome players aiming for the gut

After decades of research, gut microbiome therapies are beginning to reach the market. Here are six of the companies harnessing the power of the microbiome to develop treatments derived from the gut. Over the years, gastrointestinal research has increasingly focused on the role of the microbe communities residing in our gut, known collectively as the […]

May 15, 2023 - 7 minutesmins - By Jonathan Smith

Best in Biotech 12 May 2023

Five latest advancements in Tourette’s syndrome research

Named after French neurologist Georges Gilles de la Tourette, who first described the disorder in 1885, Tourette’s syndrome is estimated to affect one in 10 to 1000 people worldwide. A neurological condition, the disorder causes involuntary movements and sounds, commonly known as tics. Although its exact cause isn’t known, research points to a link between […]

May 12, 2023 - 7 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

Best in Biotech 10 May 2023

5 cell therapy companies you should know about

Cell therapy has come a long way in recent years, with many biotech companies now specializing in the development of cell therapies to treat various diseases. In this article we take a look at five of those companies. Cell therapy refers to the transplantation of human cells in order to replace or repair damaged ones […]

May 10, 2023 - 6 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville

Best in Biotech 9 May 2023

5 cancers that immunotherapy can cure

Cancer immunotherapy dates back to 1891, when William Coley became the first person to try and harness the immune system to treat cancer. Since then, immunotherapy has become the mainstay of cancer treatment and is being used in the fight against many different types of cancer. When the first immune checkpoint inhibitor – which works […]

May 9, 2023 - 7 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville

Best in Biotech 4 May 2023

Five advancements in lupus research over the past year

A condition that affects around five million people worldwide, lupus has no proven cure. But various treatments for the disease have been around for more than a century, and lupus research has grown over the years. The first kind of therapy for the autoimmune disease – which occurs due to an overactive immune system that […]

May 4, 2023 - 8 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

Best in Biotech 28 Apr 2023

Six synthetic biology companies that have made a mark

The consequences of the climate crisis coupled with soil degradation and its impact on food and water security, seem dire. But, as ambitious as it may sound, synthetic biology companies could alleviate some of the environmental burden that the planet faces. As it involves the redesigning of organisms by genetically engineering them to have new, […]

April 28, 2023 - 8 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

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Biotech in Luxembourg: six companies that have made their name

Five recent advancements in arthritis research over the past year

Six women’s health companies you should know about

Six Norwegian companies leading the country’s biotech scene

Five advancements in brain tumor research over the past year

The six most advanced microbiome players aiming for the gut

Five latest advancements in Tourette’s syndrome research

5 cell therapy companies you should know about

5 cancers that immunotherapy can cure

Five advancements in lupus research over the past year

Six synthetic biology companies that have made a mark

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