Ambient noise does not trigger insulin secretion (left). Direct exposure of the cells to certain rock songs, on the other hand, triggers insulin release within minutes (right). © ETH Zurich

ETH Zurich researchers have developed a gene switch that triggers insulin release in designer cells by playing music.

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British CDMO Oxford Biomedica plc announces the expansion of its License and Supply Agreement with cell therapy specialist Cabaletta Bio, Inc. The new agreements adds CD19 as a new target – it originally covered Cabaletta Bio’s lead product, DSG3-CAART.

Oilspill in San Francisco bay. © Brocken Inaglory /wikimwdia

Oil-eating bacteria form dendritic biofilms that reshape oil droplets to speed up the rate of consumption

Aedes aegypti mosquito is the carrier for the chikungunya virus. © CDC

French vaccine maker Valneva SE will double the amount of a US$100m debt financing granted by Deerfield Management Company and OrbiMed.

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Basel- and Heidelberg-based CDMO Celonic Group has appointed Dr Samanta Cimitan as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

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Swiss Spexis AG  has announced a US$2.5m capital commitment to fund a two-part pivotal Phase III study to get market approval for its inhaled cystic fibrosis antibiotic colistimethate sodium.

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With a US$1bn acquisition of Canadian Inversago Pharma, Novo Nordisk A/S fiights to maintain its dominant position in the booming weight loss drug market.

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British researchers have proven that a new gene can prevent progression of hereditary kidney damage in mice.

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Lipid, nutrition and frozen bakery specialist Allianza Team puts £900,500 into pre-Series A financing of microbial palm oil producer Clean Food Group Ltd.

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A Dutch-German team of researchers has found out that the amount of not degradable plastics is lower than estimated but that they persist for longer than previously assumed.