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Real-Time Viral Vector Monitoring Boosts Biomanufacturing Efficiency
Univercells Technologies and Repligen have partnered to integrate Repligen’s MAVEN® Real Time Glucose Control Platform into Univercells' scale-X bioreactors. This innovation enables frequent,...
FDA Issues Complete Response Letter to Capricor on Duchenne Cell Therapy
Capricor Therapeutics received an FDA complete response letter (CRL) for deramiocel, its off-the-shelf cell therapy targeting cardiomyopathy in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). The regulator...
Merck Completes $10B Acquisition of Verona Pharma for COPD Pipeline
Merck & Co. has finalized the $10 billion acquisition of Verona Pharma, securing the rights to its lead COPD drug, Ohtuvayre. Despite the main patent’s 2020 expiry, Merck is banking on secondary...
Pfizer-Astellas Xtandi Combo Shows Survival Benefit in Early Prostate Cancer
Results from the phase 3 Embark trial demonstrate that combining Xtandi with leuprolide significantly improves overall survival in patients with non-metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer...
BioEmu AI Model Accelerates Protein Dynamics Prediction
Microsoft Research AI introduced BioEmu, a generative deep learning system that rapidly emulates protein equilibrium ensembles. Published in Science, BioEmu predicts diverse protein conformations...
Intranasal Monoclonal Antibody Shows Promise Against Hay Fever and Asthma
Kazakh National Agrarian Research University scientists engineered a monoclonal antibody delivered intranasally that blocks mugwort pollen allergens, preventing hay fever and asthma symptoms in...
Biomanufacturing Faces Looming Talent Shortage by 2028
Jason Beckwith, PhD from Merrill warns a 'talent singularity' will hit biomanufacturing by 2028, with demand for skilled workers outstripping supply. The sector must adopt cross-industry...
Wacker Chemie Opens Dedicated Biotechnology Center in Munich
Wacker Chemie launched its Wacker Biotechnology Center, a multi-floor facility focused on biopharmaceutical R&D, including protein and nucleic acid production processes essential for mRNA-based...
Nuclidium Raises $99M Series B to Advance Radiopharmaceutical Manufacturing
Nuclidium AG secured CHF79 million (approximately $99.3 million) in Series B funding to tackle production and supply bottlenecks in radiopharmaceuticals. The capital will support clinical...
Proteomics Reveal Hundreds of Misfolded Proteins Linked to Cognitive Decline Beyond Amyloids
Johns Hopkins University researchers have identified over 200 misfolded proteins potentially associated with age-related cognitive decline in rats, suggesting amyloid-beta and tau proteins are not...
Partnership Boosts Real-Time Monitoring in Viral Vector and Vaccine Biomanufacturing
Univercells Technologies and Repligen have partnered to integrate real-time monitoring capabilities for glucose and lactate levels in viral vector and vaccine production. The collaboration...
Expanding Therapeutic Frontiers: Microbiota Transplants Show Promise Beyond Infections
Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), initially effective in treating recurrent Clostridioides difficile infections, is attracting research interest for broader applications including alopecia,...
FDA Rejects Capricor’s Cell Therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Heart Disease
The U.S. FDA issued a Complete Response Letter to Capricor Therapeutics, citing insufficient clinical efficacy data and outstanding chemistry, manufacturing, and controls (CMC) issues for...
Biopharma Deal Volume Surges: June 2025 Hits $35B High
Biopharma dealmaking in June 2025 surged to $35.07 billion, the highest monthly total this year and among the strongest in recent history. This boost propelled first-half 2025 deal values to...
Merck’s $10 Billion Acquisition of Verona Pharma Bolsters Cardio-Pulmonary Pipeline
Merck & Co. completed a $10 billion acquisition of Verona Pharma to expand its cardio-pulmonary disease portfolio, acquiring Verona’s COPD drug and associated assets. The deal focuses on...
AI Advances Protein Dynamics Modeling for Accelerated Drug Discovery
Microsoft Research AI for Science has developed BioEmu, a generative deep learning system that models protein conformational ensembles with unprecedented speed and accuracy. Published in Science,...
New Intranasal Monoclonal Antibody Shows Efficacy Against Pollen Allergy in Mice
Researchers from Kazakh National Agrarian Research University engineered a monoclonal antibody delivered intranasally to block mugwort pollen allergens, effectively reducing hay fever and asthma...
Talent Shortage Looms Over Biomanufacturing Industry by 2028, Experts Warn
Jason Beckwith, PhD, managing director at Merrill, forecasts a biomanufacturing talent crunch emerging around 2027-28, driven by demand outpacing the supply of workers with requisite skills....
Wacker Chemie Opens New Biotech Center to Accelerate Biopharmaceutical Research
Wacker Chemie invested a multi-million euro sum to inaugurate its Biotechnology Center in Munich, consolidating biotech R&D activities focused on bioprocess development for proteins and nucleic...
Alzheimer’s Disease: Beyond Amyloids, Numerous Misfolded Proteins Identified
A Johns Hopkins University study reveals that beyond known amyloid-beta and tau plaques, over 200 additional misfolded protein types may contribute to cognitive decline linked to Alzheimer’s...