While bio-based polymers have been a hot topic for some years now, it’s grown increasingly clear that where plastics end up is at least as important as how they’re made. Current recycling technologies are limited, bringing either low-quality recyclates or high processing costs. But enzymes now offer a glimmer of hope. Working with the common plastic PET, a French firm is trying to prove biotech approaches can close the loop in the material’s life cycle. They hope they’ll soon be able to recycle the plastic endlessly and affordably.
Takeda announced bid for Shire
Latest NewsJapanese drug giant Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. has confirmed its intention to make a bid for orphan drug leader and neurology specialist Shire plc. The take-over offer has to be made until 25 April.
Roche reports 5 deaths after dosing of Hemlibra
Latest NewsRoche’s US arm Genentech has confirmed a total of 5 deaths in adult patients who were dosed with its
to-be hemophilia blockbuster emicizumab (Hemlibra), a BITE antibody that mimics the effect of Factor VIII which lack patients with hemophilia A.
From biorefineries to consumer goods
Latest NewsMore than 400 experts came together at the World Bio Market Conference in Amsterdam to discuss the challenges of successfully implementing bio-based business strategies.
Ablynx’ SLE antibody vobarilizumab miss endpoint
Latest NewsBelgian nanobody maker Ablynx’ IL-6 receptor blocker vobarilizumab didn’t met the primary endpoint of dose response at 24 weeks in a Phase II study enroling 312 patients with severe, active seropositive systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
MorphoSys files registration for ADS offering
Latest NewsAntibody specialist MorphoSys AG has filed a Registration Statement on Form F-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a proposed Nasdaq offering of American Depositary Shares (ADS)
We need creative investment to tackle AMR
OpinionBiotech for breaking down a sea of waste
BackgroundWhile bio-based polymers have been a hot topic for some years now, it’s grown increasingly clear that where plastics end up is at least as important as how they’re made. Current recycling technologies are limited, bringing either low-quality recyclates or high processing costs. But enzymes now offer a glimmer of hope. Working with the common plastic PET, a French firm is trying to prove biotech approaches can close the loop in the material’s life cycle. They hope they’ll soon be able to recycle the plastic endlessly and affordably.
Deinove to licence antibiotic leads form RedX Pharma
Latest NewsFrench antibiotics player Deinove has inked a licence option agreement with Redx Pharma plc concerning a new class of synthetic preclinical topoisomerase blockers to treat infections caused by Gram-negative ESKAPE pathogens.
Bioeconomy: Germany to lose pole position
Latest NewsThe German Bioeconomy Council said policymakers would risk Germany’s leadership in bioeconomy if they don’t capitalise on new technology options resulting from the ongoing merger of digital and bio-technologies.
Søren Tulstrup appointed CEO of Hansa Medical
AppointmentsHansa Medical AB, a biopharmaceutical company developing novel immunomodulatory enzymes, today announced that the board of directors have appointed Søren Tulstrup as new President and CEO of Hansa Medical effective today March 20, 2018.