Biotechnology uses living organisms or their components to address many of our largest global challenges in healthcare, agriculture, the environment, and industry.
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Biotech vs. Biopharma: Understanding the Differences
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?
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AI Boosts Biologic Breakthroughs
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.
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The Evolution of SMA Care
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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RNA Therapeutics: A Focus on Antisense
Unlock the potential of antisense technology. Discover how RNA therapeutics can target previously ‘undruggable’ molecules for effective manipulation.
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Epigenetics: Rewriting the Future of Aging
The field of epigenetics is progressing quickly, presenting a novel and exciting approach for precision medicine by altering gene expression with high precision and reversibility without changing the underlying DNA sequence.
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The Immune System: Friend & Sometimes Foe
The immune system is a complicated network of organs, cells, and signaling molecules. Without it, we fall prey to dangerous pathogens in the environment.
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Breaking Barriers with CRISPR’s Regulatory Approval
CRISPR is a revolutionary gene-editing tool that catalyzes a new era in precision medicine and drives a fierce ethical debate.
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Unlock the Language of Cells with Cell Signaling
Understand cell communication and how different hormones, receptors, and ligands impact the messages sent to cells.
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Antisense, RNAi and micro-RNA Explained
RNA-based drug therapy has taken the biotech world by storm, reshaping treatment landscapes with its ability to target “undruggable” areas and provide personalized patient solutions.
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