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New Gene Therapy Drug Explained
In March 2023, Novartis’ (Basel, Switzerland), shared its latest data concerning Zolgensma. The findings reveal sustained durability up to 7.5 years post-dosing, with a 100% achievement of all assessed milestones in children treated before the onset of spinal muscular...
Gluten: Protein of Doom
Imagine the tantalizing scent of freshly baked bread. Now, think about even a single scrumptious slice wreaking havoc on you: stomach pain, bloating, and other digestive consequences. Welcome to Planet Celiac— home to the millions of Americans diagnosed with celiac...
Ticked Off: the Science Behind Lyme Disease
Alleluia! Spring! It means the promise of more time in the fresh air – gardening, camping, or just enjoying the sunshine. Unfortunately, time outdoors increases the risk of contracting Lyme disease. As you may know, this illness comes courtesy of our favorite...
From Drug Discovery to Approval: Phase IV
We previously focused on the final stage of clinical testing, Phase III trials, where drug developers assess the safety and efficacy of their drug in large patient groups. At the end of Phase III, drug developers face the moment of truth: does the study data support...
From Drug Discovery to Approval: Phase III
Our recent article explored the riskiest part of the human clinical trials pathway: Phase II. About 70% of drugs that enter Phase II never make it out. Most often, it’s because they fail to demonstrate effectiveness. Even making it to Phase III is no guarantee of...
From Drug Discovery to Approval: Phase I/II
Every drug in clinical use today, from the latest CAR-T treatment to older cholesterol-lowering statins, share one thing in common: they have all successfully navigated the rigorous clinical trials process. This is no small feat, as only ~10% of the drugs that enter...
Blueprint of The Century: DNA
Please enjoy this excerpt from our book, Biotech Primer One: The Science Driving Biopharma Explained. Written for the non-scientist, this book aims to enhance your comprehension of the foundational biology needed to understand today’s advanced therapies, such as gene...
Branches of Biotechnology: Exploring the Different Fields
Biotechnology uses living organisms or their products to develop new products or solve problems. It has become increasingly important in various sectors, such as healthcare, agriculture, the environment, and manufacturing. Biotechnology involves the application of...
Biotech vs. Biopharma: Understanding the Differences
Biotechnology (Biotech) and Biopharmaceuticals (Biopharma) are two terms often used interchangeably in the pharmaceutical industry. Biotech uses organisms like bacteria, plants, and animals to develop new products or processes in various industries. Biopharma uses...
What Are the Benefits of Gene Therapy?
Gene therapy offers the potential to revolutionize how we treat and cure a wide range of diseases and conditions. In this post, we will highlight some of the most exciting breakthroughs in gene therapy and discuss the future potential of this rapidly evolving field of...
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