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Imagine a holiday season where your Christmas tree glows naturally—no tangled strings of lights or electricity required. Advances in biotechnology are turning this dream into a reality.
Antibody therapeutics have revolutionized treatment for many diseases, from cancer to autoimmune disorders. Read on to learn how they work.
Vaccines are the ultimate cheat code for your immune system—arming it to fight deadly germs before you’re ever in danger.
December 1 will mark World AIDS Day, a time to spotlight the ongoing fight against HIV/AIDS. HIV doesn’t directly kill people—it’s the opportunistic infections that come with a weakened immune system that are deadly.
Amyloid is a protein that builds up in the liver, spleen, and other tissues. When amyloid folds incorrectly, the protein sticks together and forms fibrous deposits in and around cells, causing amyloidosis. Fortunately, affected patients are benefitting from new, cutting-edge treatment options.
There are two broad approaches to gene therapy treatment, in vivo and ex vivo, and each relies on a different gene vector to get the job done. Let’s take a closer look.
Biotechnology uses living organisms or their components to address many of our largest global challenges in healthcare, agriculture, the environment, and industry.
Biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and biopharmaceuticals: these terms and abbreviations (biotech, pharma, and biopharma, respectively) are everywhere in today’s lexicon. However, which aspect of research does each term refer to, and more importantly, how are they different?
The biopharmaceutical landscape is rapidly expanding at a CAGR of 12.5%, with its market value set to rise from USD 333.09 billion in 2022 to USD 856.1 billion by 2030.
Despite the limited treatment options available, recent biological and technological advancements have sparked new hope, opening up novel opportunities for treatment and care.
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