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In Depth 19 Apr 2023

How Vaccine Platforms Can Prepare Us for Future Pandemics

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the weaknesses in our defenses. Vaccine platforms will be powerful tools for reacting faster to future pandemics. Multiple COVID-19 vaccines became available across the world to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic, signaling a historic moment for vaccine development due to the speed at which they were created. And with scientists believing that […]

April 19, 2023 - 7 minutesmins - By Sachin Rawat

In Depth 18 Apr 2023

Gene therapy: a powerful tool for hemophilia B?

The approval of HEMGENIX, the first-ever gene therapy for hemophilia B, by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) followed by the European Commission, has been momentous in rare disease therapeutic research, paving the way for various gene therapies that are currently being studied. As we observed World Hemophilia Day on April 17, let us […]

April 18, 2023 - 10 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

In Depth 14 Apr 2023

mRNA vaccines: a promising future

In 1978, nearly two decades after the discovery of messenger RNA (mRNA), the concept of a vaccine made from mRNA was materialized. Like its name suggests, mRNAs are messengers that aid in decoding genetic information from DNA to synthesize proteins, a key cellular function. Previous attempts at developing a vaccine using mRNA failed because mRNA […]

April 14, 2023 - 7 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

In Depth 11 Apr 2023

Is a vaccine for Parkinson’s disease possible?

Finding a truly effective treatment for Parkinson’s disease – that goes beyond simply managing symptoms – has long been a challenging task and, to this day, there are no available therapeutic options that can effectively slow or stop the underlying disease. However, research and trials to find treatments are ongoing and, as World Parkinson’s Day […]

April 11, 2023 - 9 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville

In Depth 5 Apr 2023

Antimicrobial peptides: a promising class to tackle antimicrobial resistance

The discovery of penicillin in 1928 by Alexander Fleming was a momentous moment in the world of healthcare, eventually leading to the development of antibiotic drugs that allowed physicians to treat illnesses and infections that were once severe and life-threatening. But our reliance on antibiotics has now led to an emerging global health problem in […]

April 5, 2023 - 8 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville

In Depth 31 Mar 2023

How has the collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank affected the biotech industry?

When investors got wind of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) being forced to sell its treasury bonds at a loss, owing in part to surging interest rates in the past year – a move by the Federal Reserve to counteract rising inflation – panic followed a bank run. And in a swift spur of events, the […]

March 31, 2023 - 8 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

In Depth 10 Mar 2023

Can CRISPR bring back extinct animals?

The concept of de-extinction has been around for many years. Once considered a fanciful idea, recent advancements in technology – notably CRISPR – have made bringing back extinct animals such as mammoths an extremely feasible proposition that investors are willing to put their money into, with an aim of reversing and preventing biodiversity loss. The […]

March 10, 2023 - 10 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville

In Depth 6 Mar 2023

The biggest private biotech investments in February 2023

The companies Aera Therapeutics, Hemab and Loam Bio bagged the biggest biotech investments in February 2023. Around the world, gene therapy, manufacturing and biomaterials attracted the most investor interest. Private biotech fundraising in February 2023 lacked the massive funding rounds seen in January, from the likes of Asimov and BioRay Pharmaceuticals. However, there was still […]

March 6, 2023 - 4 minutesmins - By Jonathan Smith

In Depth 3 Mar 2023

Let’s Take a Closer Look at 7 Autoimmune Diseases Biotechs are Fighting to Treat

While we mostly think of disease as being caused by bacteria or viruses, an illness can often occur when the body’s own defenses turn against itself. Here we’ll take a look at seven rare autoimmune diseases you may not have heard of and what biotechs are doing to treat them. The body’s immune system can […]

March 3, 2023 - 8 minutesmins - By Alexander Burik

Best in Biotech 1 Mar 2023

Five Welsh biotech startups making waves in 2023

Famous for its rugged coastline and scenic mountains, Wales is also home to a thriving life science industry that has an annual turnover of more than £2 billion ($2.4 billion). The industry, which is supported by science parks, meditech companies and universities, has opened up avenues for a budding biotech sector, particularly for the development […]

March 1, 2023 - 7 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

In Depth 6 Feb 2023

The biggest private biotech investments in January 2023

The companies Asimov, BioRay Pharmaceuticals and Colossal Biosciences bagged the biggest biotech investments in January 2023. Around the world, synthetic biology players and firms developing treatments for hormonal disorders attracted the biggest funding rounds. 2023 began with a bang in terms of biotech funding, and there are signs of stabilization in biotech stocks after two […]

February 6, 2023 - 4 minutesmins - By Jonathan Smith

In Depth 1 Feb 2023

The future of cancer treatment: Exploiting cancer’s key vulnerabilities

By Victoria Zazulina, M.D., head of development unit, oncology, for the healthcare business of Merck Since 2000, February 4 has been recognized as World Cancer Day and marked by efforts across the globe to raise awareness of the disease’s devastating impact and encourage efforts to improve prevention, detection and treatment. Over the past two decades, […]

February 1, 2023 - 4 minutesmins - By External Contributor

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How Vaccine Platforms Can Prepare Us for Future Pandemics

Gene therapy: a powerful tool for hemophilia B?

mRNA vaccines: a promising future

Is a vaccine for Parkinson’s disease possible?

Antimicrobial peptides: a promising class to tackle antimicrobial resistance

How has the collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank affected the biotech industry?

Can CRISPR bring back extinct animals?

The biggest private biotech investments in February 2023

Let’s Take a Closer Look at 7 Autoimmune Diseases Biotechs are Fighting to Treat

Five Welsh biotech startups making waves in 2023

The biggest private biotech investments in January 2023

The future of cancer treatment: Exploiting cancer’s key vulnerabilities

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Catalonia: A biotech hub going from strength to strength, with Barcelona at its core

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