
Switzerland paves the way for genome editing
Following in the footsteps of the UK, Switzerland wants to exempt genome editing and targeted mutagenesis in plant breeding from the Swiss Genetic...

Vigeneron updates gene therapy collab with Daiichi Sankyo
Under the new agreement, Planegg-based AAV specialist ViGeneron GmbH will provide its novel engineered recombinant adeno-associated virus vectors...

EU starts consultation on novel plant breeding methods
he EU Commission has launched its final consultation on the deregulation of new breeding techniques in agriculture. A study commissioned by the...

Hansa Biopharma’s imlifidase advances to Phase III testing
According to Lund-based Hansa Biopharma AB the study protocol has been greenlighted both by the FDA and the European Medicines Agency (EMA), so its...

Andera Partners co-leads $118m Series B of Mineralys thx (USA)
Mineralys plans to use the proceeds to continue to advance MLS-101, a highly selective aldosterone synthase inhibitor. MLS-101 is currently being...

Meat consumption must fall by at least 75 percent
The study from lead author Prof. Dr Matin Qaim reviews the current state of research on various aspects of meat consumption. In addition to the...

Scientists print 3D cancer model
Using a bio-ink made from alginate and human cells, researchers at the Technical University of Berlin have 3D printed a model of a cancer metastasis...