The biotech and healthcare sectors in the United Kingdom experienced a remarkable year in 2024, marked by substantial financial investments, significant trends, and notable challenges. Grounded in a report by the UK BioIndustry Association (BIA), this analysis delves into the pivotal investment
The recent moves by the Trump administration have cast a shadow of uncertainty over the biopharma sector, causing significant turmoil among companies relying on federal grants for clinical trials and drug development. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a memo on Monday that threatened
In a significant development in avian flu research, scientists from the University of Pittsburgh and the NIH Vaccine Research Center have crafted an innovative antibody therapy aimed at tackling the severe H5N1 avian flu virus in monkeys. This new therapy focuses on a broadly neutralizing antibody,
On Thursday, the Food and Drug Administration approved Journavx, a highly anticipated non-opioid pain medication developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals, marking a significant milestone in the effort to shift pain treatment away from opioids. This new drug has been initially approved to treat acute
A significant breakthrough in vaccine development has been achieved by a collaboration between the Ragon Institute and the Jameel Clinic at MIT, as they unveil MUNIS, a deep learning tool designed to accurately predict CD8+ T cell epitopes. This innovative tool promises to accelerate vaccine
Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the deadliest infectious diseases worldwide, with drug-resistant strains posing a significant challenge to global health. Recent advancements in TB treatment, particularly for drug-resistant forms, offer new hope. This article explores the potential of new drug
