Chordoma, a rare bone cancer affecting about one in a million people, has long been a medical enigma. Historically, the lack of understanding and effective treatments has rendered it untreatable. However, recent breakthroughs by Professor Paul Workman and his team offer new hope. This article
Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc., a leading genomic medicine company, has reported promising updated data from the Phase 1/2 STAAR study. This study explores the efficacy of isaralgagene civaparvovec (ST-920) as a treatment for Fabry disease. The analysis, which reflects data up to September 12, 2024,
The Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) sector is navigating a landscape marked by significant changes and evolving trends. Gil Roth, President of the Pharma & Biopharma Outsourcing Association, provides a comprehensive analysis of the sector's current state and future
The biopharmaceutical industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the need to develop and market novel therapies more quickly and cost-effectively. At the forefront of this revolution is WuXi Biologics, leveraging advanced Process Analytical Technology (PAT) to enhance real-time
The 2024 Biopharma Technology Landscape report by Benchling, a leading R&D cloud software company, reveals the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation on biopharma research and development (R&D). The report highlights how large biopharma companies are leveraging these
The pharmaceutical and medical technology sectors have long grappled with the complexities of clinical trial management. Traditionally, these processes involved disparate systems and manual workflows, leading to inefficiencies, data silos, and delays. However, the advent of electronic quality
In a surprising move, Rentschler Biopharma announced its decision to withdraw from the cell and gene therapy (CGT) business at its Stevenage, UK facility, marking a significant shift in the company's strategic focus. This decision comes despite recent investments in building advanced capabilities
The role of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare is expanding rapidly, and its application in prenatal care is proving to be a game-changer. Congenital heart defects (CHDs), the most common type of birth defect, often require early detection for timely intervention. Despite advancements in
Depression is a pervasive mental health issue, affecting approximately 18 million Americans each year, with nearly 30% of the population experiencing it at some point in their lives. Despite guidelines recommending universal depression screening in primary care, the actual screening rates are
New research shines light on position-specific hallmarks of cancer, diving deeply into the contemporary understanding of cancer and focusing on the specific expression patterns of cancer hallmarks within tumors. The fundamental question it addresses is, "What is a tumor?"—a crucial query when
