
miRNAs unmask vulnerability in breast cancer stem cells
The study results, published in the Journal of Cell Biology, reveal that targeting these microRNAs sensitivies cancer stem cells to certain...

Roche in take-over deal with GenMark Diagnostics
The US$1.8bn cash merger – US$ 24.05 per share – is set to close in Q2/2021. The price represents a premium of approximately 43% to GenMark’s...

Janssen to pledge COVID-19 vaccine to African Union
The announcement follows a contract signed last year with the global vaccine alliance Gavi to deliver up to 500 million doses of JNJ’ adenoviral...

C4X Discovery and Sanofi ink €414m IL-17A blocker R&D contract
The company's subsidiary C4X Discovery Ltd got €7m upfront with potential to gain €414m in total for the global commercialisation rights for its...

AZD1222 claims 79% effecacy in pivotal US study
For exactly one day, the belief that AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine AZD1222 may be better than its reputation lasted. But because the ailing vaccine...

LSP reports first closing of dementia fund
The LSP Dementia Fund is the first fund globally dedicated to fight neurodegenerative diseases with help of drug and medtech solutions. The fund will...

Media hype on Denmark’s decision to halt AZD1222 vaccination
Since Denmark suspended vaccination with AstraZeneca’s bashed Covid-19 vaccine, AZD1222 is facing questions over its safety. Denmark’s...