News round-up for 21-25 August by DDW Editor Reece Armstrong
A treatment for Monkeypox, spider venom for drug discovery and funding for international start-ups are some of the stories in this week’s news round-up.
Covid researchers launch Monkeypox study
A new study investigating a potential treatment for people who have been diagnosed with monkeypox has been launched by the same team who helped develop Covid-19 treatments.
Spider venom to treat heart attacks? Australian centre examines new drug discoveries
Using deadly spider venom to treat heart attacks is one of many new discoveries currently being developed at a national research centre headquartered at The University of Queensland.
Combination treatment for AML closer to approval following EMA nod
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has granted a Marketing Authorisation Application (MAA) for a combination treatment targeting adults with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) who are not candidates for standard induction chemotherapy.
Bayer to advance Huntington’s Disease gene therapy trial
A Phase I/II clinical trial targeting a treatment for Huntington’s Disease (HD) using a gene therapy has been given the clearance to go ahead in France.
International start-ups receive funding from BioInnovation
Three international life sciences start-ups have received investment from the BioInnovation Institute (BII).