Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI), a heritage provider of innovative filtration products and solutions, announced the acquisition of Univercells Technologies (Belgium), a global provider of innovative biomanufacturing solutions for cell and gene therapy research, development and commercial manufacturing.

Alentis is the only company developing potential treatments for solid cancers and fibrosis targeting Claudin-1 (CLDN1). The molecule is significantly involved in the “tight junction” between cells. Now the company closed a three digit million Seriec C round.

From bacteria to cellulose fibers and lab grown paper. A greek project paves the way to save trees.

French AI-powered radiography diagnostics specialist Gleamer SAS has raises €27m in Series B round to expand its portfolio and accelerate its expansion.

Exosomes are extracellular vesicles ranging from 30 to 150 nm in diameter that are released from various types of cells, including tumor cells. They can induce apoptosis, modulate the immune system, and function as biomarkers for diagnosis. In addition, as an important component of cell-to-cell communication, exosomes can regulate the tumor microenvironment and are involved in the development, progression, and metastasis processes of numerous cancers1,2.

Multi-omics diagnostics specialist Centogene NV has received €30m to form a joint venture with PIF-owned pharmaceutical company Lifera in Saudi-Arabia.

UK-based CRO Cresset has expanded its senior leadership team with the appointment of Nick Foster as Vice President of their Discovery CRO business.

French cell and gene therapy manufacturing specialist Astraveus SAS had raises €16.5m in seed money to advance its automated, microfluidic Cell and Gene Therapy manufacturing platform.

Breaking news from biotechnology and the German stock market are in the focus of the new issue of BIOTECH Insight, the newsletter of Deutsche Börse AG.

Carbios SAS has announced a capital increase of around €122m that may grow up  to €141m.