Synthetic Biology

VectorY Launches Landmark Trial for Novel ALS Gene Therapy
Biotech & Bioprocessing VectorY Launches Landmark Trial for Novel ALS Gene Therapy

A single rogue protein, present in nearly every person diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, has long been the focus of intense scientific pursuit and a major roadblock to effective treatment. Netherlands-based biotechnology company VectorY Therapeutics has now initiated a landmark clinical

Why Did South Dakota Choose a Pause Over a Ban?
Biotech & Bioprocessing Why Did South Dakota Choose a Pause Over a Ban?

The emergence of cell-cultured protein has sparked intense debate at the intersection of agricultural tradition and technological innovation, nowhere more so than in states with deep roots in the livestock industry. In South Dakota, a legislative effort to completely prohibit the sale of lab-grown

Huaguan Biotech Secures Series C for Green Pharma Tech
Biotech & Bioprocessing Huaguan Biotech Secures Series C for Green Pharma Tech

Beijing Huaguan Biotechnology Co., Ltd., a pioneering force in synthetic biology and green chemical manufacturing, has officially closed its Series C financing round, securing hundreds of millions of RMB to accelerate its growth trajectory. This substantial capital infusion was driven by a

AstraZeneca Bets $15 Billion on China's Innovation Hub
Biotech & Bioprocessing AstraZeneca Bets $15 Billion on China's Innovation Hub

In a move that sends ripples across the global pharmaceutical landscape, AstraZeneca has committed to a landmark $15 billion investment in China, a strategic initiative designed to run through 2030. The announcement, made on January 29, 2026, signals a profound deepening of the company's research,

Could This Mouse Make Antibody Drugs Safer?
Research & Development Could This Mouse Make Antibody Drugs Safer?

For decades, the path from a promising antibody discovery in the lab to a life-saving therapy for patients has been fraught with uncertainty. Many drugs that show incredible potential in early tests ultimately fail in human trials, costing billions and delaying medical progress. Today we're

Can a 3D-Printed Chip Mimic Human Tissue?
Biotech & Bioprocessing Can a 3D-Printed Chip Mimic Human Tissue?

Researchers have developed a groundbreaking microfluidic chip using a single-step 3D printing process that successfully mimics the three-dimensional environments where cells grow in the human body, a development poised to revolutionize how diseases are studied and new drugs are tested. This new

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