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Novonesis and Novo Nordisk partner to explore gut microbiome solutions for metabolic health and obesity prevention

(IN BRIEF) Novonesis and Novo Nordisk have formed a research partnership to study how the gut microbiome can support metabolic health and help prevent obesity-related complications. The collaboration will explore synbiotic food supplements, combining probiotics and prebiotics, to assess their … Read the full press release

Roche highlights long-term Vabysmo data showing sustained vision gains and lesion control in nAMD and PCV

(IN BRIEF) Roche has announced new data at the Euretina Congress in Paris from its AVONELLE-X and SALWEEN studies of Vabysmo (faricimab), confirming the therapy’s strong long-term outcomes for patients with retinal diseases. The AVONELLE-X study, the largest long-term extension … Read the full press release

Boehringer Ingelheim secures NMPA approval for HERNEXEOS® in HER2-mutant NSCLC with 71% response rate in Beamion-LUNG 1

(IN BRIEF) Boehringer Ingelheim’s HERNEXEOS® (zongertinib tablets) has received accelerated approval in China for patients with advanced NSCLC carrying HER2 mutations who have progressed after prior therapy. The approval is supported by Beamion-LUNG 1 data, which showed a 71% objective … Read the full press release

Discovery of p21 redox switch reveals new mechanism controlling cell division and senescence in cancer research

(IN BRIEF) Scientists at the Institute of Cancer Research, London, together with colleagues from TUD Dresden University of Technology, have discovered that oxidation of a single site in the protein p21 acts as a chemical switch determining whether cells keep … Read the full press release

University of Helsinki strengthens national proteomics research with installation of new Orbitrap Astral mass spectrometers

(IN BRIEF) The Helsinki Proteomics Center, a joint effort between HiLIFE’s Institute of Biotechnology and the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Helsinki, is enhancing Finland’s proteomics research capacity with the installation of three Thermo Scientific Orbitrap Astral and … Read the full press release

SGS introduces automated soil disease testing to support Canadian farmers against clubroot and Aphanomyces

(IN BRIEF) SGS has strengthened its crop science testing services in Canada with automated DNA extraction and molecular diagnostics to combat soilborne diseases like clubroot and Aphanomyces, which can severely impact crop rotations and persist for decades. Automation has increased … Read the full press release

KIT develops nanodroplet chip to accelerate drug discovery with integrated synthesis, testing, and analysis

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have created a nanodroplet-based chip platform that combines drug synthesis, biological testing, and chemical analysis in a single workflow. Each droplet measures only 200 nanoliters and contains 300 cells, enabling … Read the full press release

Merck and mantro establish EdiMembre spin-out in Massachusetts to scale edible membrane tech for alternative proteins

(IN BRIEF) Merck and mantro GmbH have established EdiMembre, Inc., a Massachusetts-based Deep Tech spin-out dedicated to advancing the alternative protein sector through Merck’s edible membrane technology. Designed to enable scalable production of structured cultivated meat and plant-based products, the … Read the full press release

Boehringer Ingelheim partners with Palatin Technologies to develop novel melanocortin-based therapy for diabetic retinopathy and retinal diseases

(IN BRIEF) Boehringer Ingelheim has entered into a global collaboration and licensing agreement with Palatin Technologies to develop melanocortin receptor agonists as a new treatment for retinal diseases, beginning with diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema. The approach targets inflammation, … Read the full press release

Novartis to present 19 new studies in cardiovascular disease at ESC Congress 2025 highlighting Entresto, Leqvio, pelacarsen and abelacimab

(IN BRIEF) Novartis will present 19 abstracts at the 2025 European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress in Madrid, showcasing new findings across its cardiovascular portfolio. Key highlights include two VictORION studies on Leqvio’s impact on quality of life and its … Read the full press release

LGT Capital Partners Joins Montagu and Astorg as Shareholder in Global Drug Delivery Leader Nemera

(IN BRIEF) Montagu and Astorg have welcomed LGT Capital Partners as a new minority shareholder in Nemera, a global leader in drug delivery devices. Montagu and Astorg will remain majority shareholders while partnering with LGT CP to drive Nemera’s next … Read the full press release

Sandoz Partners with Elawan Energy on 150 MW Spanish Solar Project to Power Nearly 90% of European Operations

(IN BRIEF) Sandoz has signed a 10-year virtual PPA with Elawan Energy to develop 150 MW of new solar capacity in Valladolid, Spain, expected to meet almost 90% of electricity demand for its European operations. This partnership is a key … Read the full press release

Novartis Phase III Trials Show Ianalumab Significantly Improves Outcomes in Sjögren’s Disease

(IN BRIEF) Novartis has reported landmark Phase III results showing that ianalumab significantly reduced disease activity in patients with Sjögren’s disease, meeting primary endpoints in both the NEPTUNUS-1 and NEPTUNUS-2 trials. The treatment, which combines B-cell depletion and BAFF-R inhibition, … Read the full press release

SCHOTT Pharma Sets New Standard with ISO-Compliant Ready-to-Use Polymer Cartridge for Biologics

IN BRIEF) SCHOTT Pharma has introduced the SCHOTT TOPPAC® cartridge, the first ready-to-use polymer cartridge to meet ISO dimensions, offering exceptional dimensional precision and broad device compatibility for injection systems such as pens. Made from COC and designed for sensitive … Read the full press release

WACKER and Gearbox Biosciences Unite to Launch Antibiotic-Free, High-Throughput pDNA Manufacturing Platform

(IN BRIEF) WACKER and Gearbox Biosciences have launched a partnership to co-develop advanced, antibiotic-free pDNA manufacturing techniques aimed at improving scalability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Leveraging WACKER’s GMP biologics know-how and Gearbox’s Pop-Out-Plasmid® technology, the project will focus on streamlining workflows … Read the full press release

New Isotope Fingerprinting Technique Flags Counterfeit Medicines by Factory Origin

(IN BRIEF) A collaborative study by the University of Copenhagen and Stanford University has revealed that pharmaceuticals possess unique isotopic signatures—based on stable isotopes of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen—that correspond to their manufacturing conditions. By profiling these δ²H, δ¹³C and … Read the full press release

Sanofi Acquires Vigil Neuroscience to Advance VG-3927 Alzheimer’s Program and Expand Neurodegeneration Research

(IN BRIEF) Sanofi has finalized its takeover of Vigil Neuroscience for roughly $470 million, acquiring all outstanding shares at $8 each and issuing a $2-per-share CVR tied to VG-3927’s first commercial sale. This deal, following Sanofi’s June 2024 strategic investment, … Read the full press release

Almirall and Absci Advance AI Drug Discovery with Second Dermatology Target Selection

(IN BRIEF) Almirall and Absci have expanded their AI-based drug discovery collaboration by selecting a second dermatological target, following the initial success of AI-designed antibody leads against a difficult-to-drug protein. Their partnership, active since November 2023, leverages Absci’s Integrated Drug … Read the full press release

Fresenius Kabi Secures Global Rights to PB016 Vedolizumab Biosimilar from Polpharma Biologics

(IN BRIEF) Fresenius Kabi has licensed rights from Polpharma Biologics to commercialize the vedolizumab biosimilar candidate PB016 globally—except in the Middle East and North Africa—once approved. Vedolizumab treats Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and PB016 references Takeda’s Entyvio®. The transaction … Read the full press release

BioLabs|TUM: Munich’s New Biotech Launchpad Backed by TUM, BioLabs, and Lilly

(IN BRIEF) BioLabs | TUM is a new biotech incubator in Munich, created through a partnership between TUM Venture Labs, BioLabs, and Eli Lilly. Opening in early 2026 within an 1,800 m² refurbished building, the hub will host 15–20 early‑stage companies, providing fully equipped labs, … Read the full press release