Biotechnology

The Pistoia Alliance has released new results from a survey of 260 attendees from life science companies across the globe, finding that almost half classify their understanding of quantum computing (QC) technology at the beginner level (48%) only. This is followed by intermediate (29%), advanced (13%), and expert at 9%. These results show that despite […]

Swedish company Gedea Biotech has announced that it has enrolled more than 50% of patients in the NEFERTITI clinical study of its lead product, pHyph, a vaginal tablet for topical treatment of bacterial vaginosis (BV). The randomised double-blind placebo-controlled study is designed to confirm the safety and efficacy of pHyph and is coordinated by Nottingham University NHS Hospitals Trust in the UK.  […]

Beckley Psytech has dosed the first patient in a world-first clinical trial exploring the effects of psilocybin for treating Short-lasting Unilateral Neuralgiform Headache Attacks (SUNHA).   The outcome of the Phase Ib study, with proof-of-concept efficacy data, is expected to be available in early 2022. The clinical trial is being conducted as part of Beckley Psytech’s ongoing collaboration […]

Enterprise Lithuania and the Lithuanian Biotechnology Association has announced that in 2020, the Lithuanian biotechnology sector grew by a record 87% and accounted for 2.5% of the Baltic nation’s GDP. Industry leaders gathering at the upcoming Life Sciences Baltics forum are now calling for more international collaborations, increased investment and ongoing government support to continue […]

The “CRISPR Based Therapeutics Market by Type of Therapy, Therapeutic Approach, Therapeutic Area, and Key Geographical Regions: Industry Trends and Global Forecasts 2021-2030” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.  The report features a study of the current market landscape and future opportunity for the players involved in the development of CRISPR based therapeutics for the treatment […]

Sciex has launched a capillary electrophoresis solution, the BioPhase 8800 system. The multi-capillary system for CE-SDS processes eight samples simultaneously, retaining sample integrity and delivering consistent results.  The development of biopharmaceutical therapies requires the ability to measure and monitor critical quality attributes in short timelines. The BioPhase 8800 system has been designed to enables high throughput, sensitive CE-SDS and […]

Microbiome experts from Microba Life Sciences will discuss the next phase of discovery from the microbiome to a global audience via a series of webinars on September 15 (PST 10am-12pm | EST 1-3pm | CET 7pm).  Professor Gene Tyson, Associate Professor Lutz Krause and Dr Alena Pribyl will discuss how advancements in metagenomic analysis techniques are revealing novel biomarkers and relationships […]

McKinsey has mapped out 1,382 biotechs based in Europe and some interesting themes emerged, showing how European biotechs have established a position of strength from which to enter the industry’s next act. Over the past three years, Europe’s biotech industry has made meaningful progress on attracting capital and bringing products to market.  Europe’s complex biotech landscape comprises hundreds of companies, […]

Digital Science has launched a new version of its Dimensions platform – Dimensions Life Sciences & Chemistry – focused on life sciences and chemistry research activities.   Dimensions L&C analyses more than 120 million scientific publications, millions of patents, grants and clinical trial documents. It applies semantic text analysis tools and ontologies, providing powerful up-to-date discovery functionality previously […]

OGT has expanded its activities with CytoCell University, an initiative that provides training to scientists on the basics of fluorescence in situ hybridisation (FISH). CytoCell University’s FISH training and OGT aim to support scientists internationally and help customers advance genetic analysis. CytoCell University’s first module, set to be part of a series of educational tools […]