Biotechnology

This is the latest episode of the free DDW podcast, “The pursuit of better cancer treatments”. It covers two narrated article written for Volume 22, Issue 3 –Summer 2021 of DDW. They are called “The personal touch: the scientist making an impact in cancer research” and “Biotech’s pursuit of next-generation CAR-T”.  In the first article, […]

Biotechnology company Calidi Biotherapeutics has been granted a US patent for its SuperNova (SNV) technology platform. Calidi’s SNV platform is composed of allogeneic, adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (AD-MSC) loaded with an oncolytic agent. The company aims to use it in combination with various immunotherapy agents, including blocking antibodies. The SNV platform is designed to shield oncolytic viral payloads from the immune system, potentially delivering immuno-oncology […]

With Covid-19 taking so much of the drug discovery and development’s focus over the last two years, it has been easy to overlook other areas within the sector that deserve our attention. With Q1 on its way out, Lu Rahman highlights the technology that will play a valuable role for the rest of the year. […]

Neuro-Bio, a biotechnology company developing a first-in-class treatment for neurodegenerative disease, has found its new drug candidate effectively treats the signs of neurodegeneration in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease. Publishing their work in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Translational Research & Clinical Interventions (TRCI), Neuro-Bio researchers, in collaboration with the drug discovery company Evotec SE, UCLA, […]

News round-up by DDW’s Megan Thomas for 4-8 April   When considering trends in the drug discovery industry, the use of technology to advance treatments and therapeutics is consistently observed. DDW rounds up five of this week’s top news stories which reveal this theme of technology, AI and biotechnology.   1. Jumpcode Genomics launches tech to improve […]

This is the latest episode of the free DDW podcast, “Scientific data management: What does your lab need?”. It covers three narrated articles written for Volume 22, Issue 3 – Summer 2021 and Volume 22, Issue 4 – Fall 2021 of DDW.   The articles are called “The benefits of bioinformatics in genomics sequencing” and “LIMs […]

Lithuania is dedicating time and resources establishing itself as a life science and biotechnology hub of excellence. DDW’s Megan Thomas analyses four pillars of Lithuania’s growth strategy, which involves ensuring female scientists take leading roles in industry, focusing on investment, developing a strong talent pool as well establishing itself as a go-to destination for clinical trials. […]

News round-up by DDW’s Megan Thomas for 21-25 February, 2022  This week’s drug discovery news reflects breakthroughs across therapeutic areas with a focus on collaboration not just between scientists and institutions, but also businesses and regulatory organisations. 1. New human beta cell model enables discoveries in diabetes research  Human Cell Design, a biotechnology company focused […]

The latest episode of the free DDW podcast is titled “A comprehensive analysis of European biotech”. It covers three narrated articles written for Volume 22, Issue 3 – Summer 2021 of DDW, read by Megan Thomas.   The articles are “Innovation and opportunity within Europe’s biotech sector”, “Europe’s emerging biotechs: Challenges, opportunities and funding”, and […]

PerkinElmer’s SIRION Biotech business and the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) have agreed to jointly develop new generation adeno-associated virus (AAV) vectors for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes gene therapy in the pancreas.  The collaboration  The collaboration combines SIRION’s AAV technology platform and expertise in viral vector development and production with CRG’s deep knowledge […]