BioSpace News Archive

BioMidwest

DNASTAR launches Lasergene 16, with new protein design and enhanced protein structure prediction capabilities

DNASTAR® announced the release of Lasergene 16, which includes a broad range of improvements in for analysis of DNA, RNA and protein sequence data, as well as new advancements for predicting and analyzing protein structures.

July 16, 2019
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2 min read
BioForest

Biden, Harris Unveil Prescription Drug Pricing Plans

As the 2020 election heats up, candidates for president are unveiling their plans to lower prescription drug prices.

July 16, 2019
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3 min read
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Alex Keown
Deals

China Has Big Presence in Top 10 Biotech IPOs this Year

A list of the top 10 biotech IPOs from January to the end of June this year shows significant involvement in the Hong Stock exchange, with five companies based in China, and one, Frontage Holdings, operating in both the U.S. and China.

July 16, 2019
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5 min read
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Mark Terry
Deals

Latham & Watkins Advises Jungla in Acquisition by Invitae

Invitae Corporation, a leading medical genetics company, has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Jungla Inc.

July 16, 2019
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1 min read
Deals

Abcam Enters Cell Editing Market Through Acquisition of EdiGene’s Knock-out Cell Lines and Lysates Portfolio

Largest off-the-shelf diploid KO library, over 2,800 cell lines

July 16, 2019
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3 min read
Business

Expert in advance care planning named Director of Regenstrief’s Center for Aging Research

Susan Hickman, Ph.D., has been selected to lead the Indiana University Center for Aging Research at the Regenstrief Institute.

July 16, 2019
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4 min read
Drug Development

Scientists Identify Differences Between Relapsing/Remitting and Progressive Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an often-disabling disease of the central nervous system caused by damage to the myelin coating around the nerves.

July 16, 2019
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3 min read
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Mark Terry
Business

Takeda Receives 1st Stem Cell-Derived CAR-T From Kyoto University Collaboration

Four years ago, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company and The Center for iPS Cell Research and Application (CiRA) at Kyoto University established a 10-year joint research program. Today, the organizations made an announcement.

July 16, 2019
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2 min read
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Mark Terry
Pharm Country

RI Bio Interview: Rhode Island Sets the Stage for Long-Term Life Sciences Growth

While Boston tends to get the lion’s share of recognition as the premier biopharma hub on the East Coast of the United States, other cities and states are looking to make their names known as a strong location for the industry.

July 16, 2019
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3 min read
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Alex Keown
LifeBiotic’s Botanical Formula Gives New Hope for Bladder Cancer Patients

Patented botanical formula LCS103 shows an 80% decrease in bladder cancer recurrence rate in a recent case series clinical trial

July 16, 2019
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3 min read