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Carthera, a Sorbonne spin-off and developer of an innovative ultrasound-based medical device for the treatment of a wide range of brain disorders, today announced the successful completion of its €37.5m ($40m) Series B financing round.

RNA production automation by Quantoom Biosciences, part of Univercells group @Univercells

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.

Illustrative look at the tight junctions of cell-cell interaction (provided by SYnAbs S.A.)
© SYnAbs S.A.

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.

Paper created out of bacteria-produced cellulose fibres.
© Panagiotis Dimitriou and Giorgos Zochios

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

From left: Alexis Ducarouge, CTO;  Christian Allouche, CEO; Nor-Eddine Regnard, CMO. © Gleamer SAS

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

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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.

Centogene' headquarters in Rostock, Germany, © Centogene NV

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

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

Astraveus CEO Jérémie Laurant. © Astraveus

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.

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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.