
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...

CSL Behring files for MAA of haemophilia B gene therapy
Marburg-based CSL Behring has filed for accelerated EU marketing authorisation of Etranacogene dezaparvovec (EtranaDez), the first haemophilia B gene...

Unilever launches $120m venture with Genomatica
US biotechnology company Genomatica is a producer of sustainable materials derived from plant- or waste-based feedstocks instead of fossil fuels....

Avantium gets EU grant
Avantium said it will use the EU grant from the Horizon Europe programme for its participation in the 4-year research and development programme...

Replacing beef with cellular protein halves deforestation
As the negative environmental impacts of ruminant meat consumption become more evident — including those concerning greenhouse gas...

Sanofi and IGM Biosciences Inc. in $6.15bn deal
Under the agreement, IGM Biosciences Inc. (Mountain View) will discover IgM antibody agonists against three oncology targets and...

Bavarian Nordic bags $225m for licence to RSV vaccine
Under the terms of the agreement, Bavarian Nordic A/S (Copenhagen) will receive an upfront payment of US$12.5m and potential milestone payments of up...