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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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Pharmaceutical Commercialization: Bringing Cures to Patients
Pharmaceutical commercialization refers to bringing a new drug or therapy to the market and making it available to patients. It is a critical stage in the pharmaceutical industry, involving various activities such as regulatory approvals, distribution, marketing, and...
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Drug Commercialization Process: From Research to Market
The drug commercialization process is critical in bringing new pharmaceuticals to market. It involves a complex series of steps, from initial research and development to clinical trials, regulatory approval, and commercialization. For pharmaceutical companies, the...
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Why Are Biopharmaceuticals in High Demand?
Healthcare products have developed drastically over the previous few years. Many targeted treatments are available now for common ailments and other maladies that have previously been more challenging to treat, resulting in increased therapeutic competition. The...
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