August 2024
Novartis and Versant Ventures Launch Borealis Biosciences to Develop RNA Medicines for Kidney Diseases
Borealis Biosciences, Novartis, Versant Ventures, RNA medicines, kidney diseases, xRNA technology, biotechnology, startup, kidney research, RNA therapeutics.
Rafael Holdings and Cyclo Therapeutics Merge to Accelerate Development of Niemann-Pick Disease Type C1 Treatment
Rafael Holdings, Cyclo Therapeutics, merger, Niemann-Pick Disease Type C1, Trappsol Cyclo, clinical trial, pharmaceutical development
WuXi AppTec Unfazed by BIOSECURE Act Threat, Secures New US Deals
WuXi AppTec, BIOSECURE Act, US Deals, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Biotech Industry
UK Approves Leqembi for Alzheimer’s, but NICE Deems It Too Costly for NHS Use
Leqembi, Alzheimer’s disease, NICE, NHS, cost-effectiveness, UK approval
FDA Approves Updated COVID-19 Vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna for Enhanced Protection
COVID-19 vaccines, FDA approval, mRNA vaccines, Pfizer, Moderna, updated vaccines, KP.2 variant, JN.1 lineage, emergency use authorization, vaccination guidelines.
LEO Pharma’s Acquisition of Timber Pharmaceuticals’ Assets Faces Setback Due to Late-Stage Study Failure
LEO Pharma, Timber Pharmaceuticals, TMB-001, congenital ichthyosis, late-stage study failure, asset acquisition
Novartis and Versant Invest $150M in Kidney Biotech Borealis to Replicate Chinook’s Success
Novartis, Versant, Borealis, kidney biotech, $150M investment, Chinook Therapeutics, chronic kidney disease, biotech funding
Merck’s Ebola Vaccine Demonstrates 84% Effectiveness in Real-World Setting During DRC Outbreak
Ebola vaccine, Merck, Ervebo, effectiveness, real-world analysis, DRC outbreak, vaccination, public health.
Walgreens’ Three-Year Revival Plan: Strategic Store Closures and Enhanced Healthcare Services
Walgreens, retail pharmacy, store closures, healthcare services, profitability, strategic review
WuXi Biologics’ ADC Spinout Sees Revenue Surge Amid Biosecure Threat
WuXi Biologics, ADC spinout, revenue jump, Biosecure risk, CRDMO, bioconjugate market