Month: July 2021

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. and CARLSBAD, Calif.: CAMBRIDGE, Mass. and CARLSBAD, Calif., July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Biogen Inc. (Nasdaq: BIIB) and Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IONS) announced today that topline data from a Phase 1b placebo-controlled, multiple ascending dose clinical study showed that BIIB080/IONIS-MAPTRx met its primary objective of safety and… Click here to view original post… […]

Research could lead to blood-based diagnostic test Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys have discovered how levels of a protein could be used in the future as a blood-based diagnostic aid for schizophrenia. The activity of the protein, which is found in both the brain and blood, affects neural connections in… Click here to view original post… […]

The deal, the largest in PerkinElmer’s history, should go through by the end of the year Click here to view original post… […]

A year ago, the Trump administration’s crackdown on academic and espionage reached a fever pitch as the US abruptly ordered China to shut down its Houston consulate and, on the same day, announced it had charged four visiting Chinese researchers for concealing their ties to the Chinese military in visa… Click here to view original post… […]

SAN DIEGO: SAN DIEGO, July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Poseida Therapeutics, Inc. (Nadsaq: PSTX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company utilizing proprietary genetic engineering platform technologies to create cell and gene therapeutics with the capacity to cure, today announced the appointment of biotechnology industry veteran Cynthia Collins to its Board of Directors,… Click here to view original post… […]

PENNINGTON, N.J. and SAN DIEGO: PENNINGTON, N.J. and SAN DIEGO, July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — OncoSec Medical Incorporated (NASDAQ:ONCS) (the "Company" or "OncoSec") today announced that Interim CEO and Chief Operating Officer, Brian Leuthner, and Senior Vice President, Chief Clinical Development Officer, Sandra Aung, Ph.D., will participate in a fireside… Click here to view original post… […]

Zoo staff say the animal’s symptoms are mild and are still investigating how he got infected Click here to view original post… […]

Surge is driven mostly by Delta variant in unvaccinated people, county says Click here to view original post… […]

Simona King ? Back in May, Passage Bio CFO Richard Morris and CMO Gary Romano left within days of each other, but this week the gene therapy player has found their replacements, along with a chief commercial officer. Simona King, a… Click here to view original post… […]

The European Commission has until Nov. 29 to decide whether the acquisition of cancer diagnostic firm Grail would stifle competition. Illumina says blocking the deal will cost lives Click here to view original post… […]

SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Illumina is Committed to Bringing Lifesaving GRAIL Test to People Globally as European Review Process Enters Second Phase. Click here to view original post… […]

SAN DIEGO: SAN DIEGO, July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Paramita Therapeutics, Inc. (Paramita) has been awarded a National Science Foundation Small Business Innovation Research grant for $255,990 to conduct research and development work on a novel dual-function therapeutic/vaccine product, designated as TheraVax™. TheraVax not only can block entry of SARS-CoV-2… Click here to view original post… […]

SAN DIEGO: SAN DIEGO, July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Viking Therapeutics, Inc. ("Viking") (NASDAQ: VKTX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel therapies for metabolic and endocrine disorders, announced today that the company will release financial results for the second quarter 2021, after the market close on… Click here to view original post… […]