Needle-free diabetes care: 7 devices that painlessly monitor blood …
Oct 7, 2022 · Will the daily routine of finger pricking to monitor blood sugar levels finally come to an end for the millions living with diabetes? Diabetes affects over 537 million adults worldwide. People with diabetes have to test their blood sugar levels several times a day, usually by pricking their finger with a lancet. This can be uncomfortable …
Seven diseases CRISPR technology could cure - Labiotech.eu
Apr 4, 2024 · CRISPR technology offers the promise to cure human genetic diseases with gene editing. This promise became a reality when the world’s first CRISPR therapy was approved by regulators to treat patients with sickle cell disease and beta-thalassemia last year.. American biopharma Vertex Pharmaceuticals’ CASGEVY works by turning on the BCL11A gene, which codes for fetal hemoglobin.
Promising cure for COPD: is a breakthrough within reach?
Oct 9, 2024 · FDA approves two new COPD treatments in 2024 Verona Pharma’s Ohtuvayre. In June 2024, the FDA approved the first inhaled product with a novel mechanism of action available for the maintenance treatment of COPD in more than 20 years. The product, called Ohtuvayre (ensifentrine), was developed by Verona Pharma – a London-based company established 19 years ago to unlock the potential of ...
10 neuroscience biotech companies you should know about
Aug 15, 2024 · Developing treatments for neurological diseases presents a huge challenge for neuroscience companies within the biotech industry. The central nervous system (CNS) is extremely complex and many neurological diseases can be difficult to treat due to the limited regenerative capacity of the CNS, and the fact that the blood-brain barrier – a specialized system of cells that blocks harmful ...
18 biotech companies in Switzerland to keep an eye on in 2024
Jul 2, 2024 · Araris is developing an ADC that targets HER2-expressing tumors, such as certain breast cancers. In preclinical studies, this candidate has demonstrated superior anti-tumor efficacy compared to existing treatments like trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd). It showed high stability in both mouse and human sera and maintained mAb-like …
The promising horizon of hair loss treatments - Labiotech.eu
Feb 8, 2024 · Revisiting topical therapies. It was a research breakthrough that inspired Follicum’s development of its hair loss treatment. While studying treatments for arteriosclerosis – a thickening and hardening of the walls of the arteries that often occurs in old age – scientists at Lund University, Sweden, discovered that a variant of the protein osteopontin — a naturally occurring molecule ...
This Bulletproof Skin is Made of Goat Milk Spider Silk - Labiotech.eu
Jul 30, 2018 · After this proof of concept, Essaïdi founded the company Inspidere. Based in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, it developed sustainable materials, among them the synthetic spider silk, which the company presents as a cruelty-free alternative to …
Spinal cord injury: Are we getting closer to a treatment?
Oct 7, 2024 · Regenerating the spinal cord through cell therapy with Lineage’s OPC1. Cell therapy has emerged as a promising tool for treating spinal cord injuries aimed at promoting axonal regeneration and motor recovery. It involves the transplantation of cells that can directly support the repair of damaged tissues.
Nine biotech companies to watch in 2024
Dec 19, 2023 · 2024 is shaping up to be an exciting year for the industry. Discover nine biotech companies to keep an eye on in 2024.
The top biotech breakthroughs that defined 2023
Dec 20, 2023 · As we look back at 2023 it is clear that the year has been marked by steady progress and notable breackthroughts in the biotech industry. From advancements in Alzheimer’s disease treatments to new approaches in cancer therapy, artificial intelligence (AI) progression, and obesity management, this year has seen important steps forward in …