Biotechnology

Overview Advancements in Neuronal Cell Cultures Neuronal cell cultures are essential in neuroscience research. They help researchers understand neuron function, study diseases, develop drugs, and assess neurotoxicity. Keeping neurons alive and functioning as they do in the brain has always been a challenge. Gibco B-27...

Overview Novo Nordisk has traditional roots in diabetes care, which is personal for Jacob Petersen, DMSc, especially after his daughter’s diagnosis. Located in Lexington, MA, Novo Nordisk is surging ahead with its commitment to treating metabolic disorders and diabetes. Their efforts showcase advancements aimed at...

Overview Researchers from the Russian Academy of Sciences have developed a new programmable tool for targeting nucleic acids, based on a prokaryotic immune defense system. This innovative system is different from the well-known CRISPR-Cas systems. By re-engineering prokaryotic Argonautes (pAgos) to make use of RNA...

Overview Merger of Senda Biosciences and Laronde Senda Biosciences and Laronde, two of Flagship’s innovative companies, recently merged to form Sail Biomedicines. This move aims to create programmable medicines that revolutionize patient care. Led by Guillaume Pfefer, the merger brings together the strengths of both...

Overview Cytiva and Pall’s life sciences business have joined forces under the Cytiva brand, becoming a significant player with 16,000 associates across 40 countries. Emmanuel Ligner, the Danaher group executive, president, and CEO of Cytiva, notes that this union aims to tackle major biotechnology challenges...

Overview Senescent cells are a significant aspect of aging and associated diseases like cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and Alzheimer’s. Senolytics, compounds that target and induce apoptosis in senescent cells, have shown promise but often suffer from low bioavailability and adverse side effects. A groundbreaking study...

Overview Researchers at the Keck School of Medicine at USC have made significant progress in understanding how lizards regenerate their tails, focusing on both fibroblasts and septoclasts. Lizards have a unique ability to rebuild cartilage that replaces bone in their regenerated tails. This ability stands...

Overview For efficient biotherapeutic protein production, especially as drug targets grow more intricate, mammalian cell systems have become the go-to resource. The capabilities of these systems, such as proper protein folding, assembly, and post-translational modifications, make them ideal for producing fully bioreactive end products. Suspension...

Overview Researchers have found that allergens in the environment can cause episodes of severe itching in eczema patients. This itching often doesn’t respond to common antihistamines because the itch signals are transmitted through a previously unknown pathway. This finding opens up new possibilities for developing...

Overview Moonwalk Biosciences began operations in 2024, starting strong in the field of epigenome editing. Named after the famous 1980s dance, not moon exploration, the name reflects their unique approach. According to Alex Aravanis, MD, PhD, the company’s CEO and co-founder, the name symbolizes a...