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In a Phase IIb study, data showed that Prota Therapeutics’ oral immunotherapy led to 51% of children reaching clinical remission of their peanut allergy compared to placebo. See inside for this and more!
GeNeuro is developing therapeutics that tackle the viral proteins that potentially contribute to neurodegeneration seen in patients with MS, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and even COVID-19.
Applied Molecular Transport (AMT) provided a strategy update on Wednesday. Part of the update includes reducing its workforce by about 40% and funneling resources into its lead program.
The American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy annual meeting continues to see companies showcasing promising therapeutics for multiple disease indications.
Axsome Therapeutics announced that it published the results of its Ascend Phase-II clinical trial of AXS-05 to treat Major Depressive Disorder in The American Journal of Psychiatry.
Avrobio presented clinical data on Tuesday at the 25th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Gene and Cell Therapy (ASGCT) from its trial of AVR-RD-04, and preliminary results are promising.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals dedicated a new site in Boston’s Seaport. But the company seemed to say, “But wait! There’s more!” and announced it plans to build another facility in the area.
Idera Pharmaceuticals has stopped patient enrollment early for its Phase II trial on a candidate melanoma drug after interim data delivered impressive results.
As Scholar Rock prepares to move forward with its experimental assets for spinal muscular atrophy, it has terminated 25% of its staff and also announced the loss of its chief medical officer.
Evotec and Sernova partnered to develop an implantable induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-based beta cell replacement therapy that can be used to treat both type 1 and 2 diabetes patients.
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