Prometic bags USD 50 Million stock sale option to ease a cash crunch Prometic Life Sciences got into an agreement for selling USD 50 million in stock. This gives Prometic a way to escape its curren...
Gene editing, a possible treatment, for inherited kidney disease Joubert syndrome, an inherited brain disorder that causes kidney failure in patients. This requires a transplant or dialysis. A mutation in the gene CEP290 causes the inherited form of kidney disease and scientists in the U.K. to apprise of having an e...
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Find MoreFDA approves transthyretin amyloidosis therapy of Akcea, Ionis Patients with an orphan, hereditary disease that is transthyretin amyloidosis with a second new treatment option are available after the Food and Drug Administration approved Akcea Therapeutics and Ionis Pharmaceuticals' Tegsedi. As Tegsedi is approved,...
Find MoreEpic Sciences garners USD 52 Million for blood tests in cancer patients Epic Sciences received USD 52 million to progress its suite of liquid biopsies that utilizes computer vision and machine learning to find circulating tumour cells while characterizing the immune response of the body at the same time. The Cancer...
Find MoreM&A activity of Sanofi and Bioverative for rare blood diseases Sanofi has strengthened its position in hematology & speciality medicine by acquiring Bioverativ, Biogen hemophilia & blood disorders-focused company for USD 105 per share on March 8, 2018. This will increase Sanofi’s hemophilia portfolio for...
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Find MorePharma startup Bonti has recently grabbed a funding of USD 15 million Managed by Ex-Allergan executives biotech startup Bonti has recently bagged a funding of USD 15.5 million in series C, The Company is focused on developing a new botulinum neurotoxin for both therapeutic and cosmetic uses. Funding will help in the...
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Find MoreThe American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is one of the largest and most respected conferences in the field of oncology. Held annually, this conference brings together researchers, physicians, and other healthcare professionals from around the world to discuss the latest advances in cancer research, diagnosis, and treatment.