BioSpace News Archive

Genetown

Scholar Rock and Collaborators at Harvard Medical School and Northeastern University Elucidate Molecular Basis of Myostatin Activation - a Key Physiological Process in Muscle Health

Myostatin (also known as GDF8) is a key signaling protein that contributes to the regulation of muscle mass and function.

January 23, 2018
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Drug Development

Biomarck Announces the Start of a Phase II Clinical Trial of BIO-11006 for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)

This trial will evaluate the safety and efficacy of Biomarck’s novel, patented, MARCKS protein inhibitor in a controlled trial.

January 23, 2018
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3 min read
Biotech Beach

cheero USA Release: SLEEPION 2 - The Device That Will Take You Into a Deep Sleep

cheero USA has released the second generation Sleepion on IndieGoGo.

January 23, 2018
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2 min read
Business

Arjo Announces Joint Partnership With Sony Mobile on Unique Tracking Solution Improving Healthcare Efficiency

The cloud-based solution aims to improve efficiency and quality of care by reducing time spent on locating critical equipment in healthcare environments.

January 23, 2018
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3 min read
Policy

Astellas Receives Orphan Designation from the European Commission for Gilteritinib for the Treatment of Acute Myeloid Leukaemia

The decision follows a positive recommendation for Orphan Designation from the EMA COMP.

January 23, 2018
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4 min read
FDA

Centric Medical Snags FDA Win for Foot and Ankle Plating System

This clearance offers multiple surgical solutions by Centric Medical, to be used in Foot & Ankle reconstruction procedures.

January 23, 2018
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1 min read
Policy

Onxeo Provides Update on Litigation with SpeBio/SpePharm

Onxeo announces that it has submitted its conclusions to the Paris Court of Appeal concerning merits of the litigation against SpePharm/SpeBio B.V companies to ensure that the appeals process proceeds as expeditiously as possible for the benefit of its shareholders.

January 23, 2018
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3 min read
Business

Accuray Fiscal Second Quarter Revenue Exceeds $100M

Accuray today reported financial results for the second fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2017.

January 23, 2018
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21 min read
FDA

QIAGEN Wins FDA Nod for First-Ever JAK2 Test for Use in Diagnosis of Additional Myeloproliferative Neoplasms

The approval is for its ipsogen JAK2 RGQ PCR Kit for additional use in the diagnosis of all MPNs.

January 23, 2018
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1 min read
Genetown

Synlogic Announces Proposed Public Offering of Common Stock

Synlogic intends to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an aggregate of an additional 15% of the shares of its common stock offered in the public offering.

January 23, 2018
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5 min read