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Decoding FLS2 Unveils Broad Pathogen Detection Principles
In the intricate battlefield of plant-pathogen interactions, the ability of plants to perceive and respond to microbial threats is paramount.…
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Adaptimmune sells 4 cell therapies to pharma for $55M, plans layoffs
After months of searching for strategic options, Adaptimmune is offloading its cell therapies to a global pharma, which plans to…
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MapLight raises $373M to plot phase 2 journey for would-be rival to BMS’ Cobenfy
MapLight Therapeutics has raised a $372.5 million series D round, clearing the biotech to chart a course through phase 2 for…
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Boehringer eyes $1B deal to use Re-Vana’s drug delivery tech on ophthalmic pipeline
Boehringer Ingelheim is continuing to explore its newfound enthusiasm for eye health, penning a $1 billion biobucks pact with Re-Vana…
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Celcuity’s breast cancer combo hits primary endpoints, teeing up FDA filing
A phase 3 trial of Celcuity’s breast cancer combination has hit its primary endpoints, blasting past the biotech’s bar for…
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Atai’s schizophrenia drug fails to improve cognition in phase 2 study
Atai Life Sciences’ schizophrenia drug has failed to improve cognition in a phase 2 study, leading the biotech to reaffirm…
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GSK strengthens COPD offering via $12B biobucks, 12-program deal with China’s Hengrui Pharma
Having recently scored approval for Nucala in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), GSK has now signed a major $12 billion…
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Mass Administration of Ivermectin Slows Malaria Transmission in Kenya
Despite the headlines a few years ago, ivermectin is not an effective treatment for COVID-19. However, the broad-spectrum antiparasitic drug…
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Mitophagy Mechanism Unlocks Therapy Path for Parkinson’s Disease
Autophagy is a natural, conserved process where cells degrade and recycle their own components, including damaged proteins and organelles. This…
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Advanced Pressure-Velocity Patch Enhances Flight Detection
In the rapidly evolving field of aerospace technology, the development of advanced sensing mechanisms is vital for improving the safety,…