© Siemens Healthineers

Siemens Healthineers has launched its Clinitest Rapid COVID-19 Antigen Test in Europe, which can identify persons infected with SARS-CoV-2 in 15 minutes.

© The Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP)

Priothera Ltd. wants to use €30m from a Series A financing to develop a licenced therapy for acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

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Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) has inked a contract with the European Commission to supply 200 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine to the European Union.

Peter Bains started at MiNA Therapeutics as new Chief Business Officer at the end of September.

© Santhera Pharmaceuticals

Swiss Santhera Pharmaceuticals has discontinued Phase III development of its DMD drug and will restructure its pipeline.

From the left: Harvey J. Alter, NIH, USA; British native Michael Houghton, University of Alberta; and Charles M. Rice, Rockefeller University New York. © Ill. Niklas Elmehed. Nobel Media.

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine goes to Harvey J. Alter, Michael Houghton and Charles M. Ric

© Sophia Genetics

Swiss Sophia Genetics has raised $110m, to expand marketing of its AI-driven cancer and genetic disease decision support platform globally.

UPM has announed to invest €550m to establish a biorefinery at Leuna, Germany, to produce chemicals from wood. © InfraLeuna GmbH

The European Commission (EC) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have launched a circular bioeconomy fund with a target size of €250m.

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Stressed cells form condensates. © Dewpoint Therapeutics Inc

A $77 Series B financing allows Dewpoint Therapeutics Inc to select a lead programme from its new drug class of molecular condensates and push proof-of-concept studies.

Liquid biopsy assay. © Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)

The only investment fund dedicated to breakthrough diagnostics, Kurma Diagnostics 2, had its first closing at €50m.