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Covid-19 vaccine success bolsters nanoparticle drug delivery research

Pharmaceutical Technology

In an email to this news service, João Conde, PhD, professor at NOVA Medical School, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, said advances like the mRNA vaccines serve as a testament to the breakthroughs made by science over decades of research at the junction of genetics and nanomedicine. He says, “It gave a new lease [on] life to the field”.

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Lilly agrees to acquire gene therapy developer Akouos for $610m

Pharmaceutical Technology

Eli Lilly and Company has signed a definitive agreement for the acquisition of all outstanding shares of precision genetic medicine firm Akouos for a total deal value of up to nearly $610m or up to $15.50 for each share in cash. The deal comprises an acquisition value of $12.50 AK-OTOF is the lead product candidate of the company.

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Sano Genetics raises a further $11.4 million for its 'precision medicine revolution'

Outsourcing Pharma

Sano Genetics says it is developing software that will enable âthe precision medicine revolutionâ and has raised $11.4 million in new funding.

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Top 20 Most Innovative Pharma & Biotech Companies of 2025, According to Fast Company

XTalks

The rankings are based on each companys ability to tackle critical challenges from drug delivery and diagnostics to personalized therapies using cutting-edge science. The company also launched Learn NPC, an awareness campaign aimed at improving early diagnosis and supporting families affected by this rare genetic disorder.

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NIST publishes a beginner’s guide to DNA origami

Scienmag

Dill/NIST In a technique known as DNA origami, researchers fold long strands of DNA over and over again to construct a variety of tiny 3D structures, including miniature biosensors and drug-delivery containers.

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Exploring the Future of Oncology with ADCs and TILs: Key Insights From ASCO  

Worldwide Clinical Trials

Linker Stability : The stability of the linker, which attaches the chemotherapy agent to the antibody, is essential for efficient and precise drug-delivery. Researchers are actively looking for ways to solve these problems with the goal of finding the optimal balance between efficacy and toxicity for many of these drugs.

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Leading commercial dose (non-sterile) companies in contract marketing

Pharmaceutical Technology

The production of commercial dose non-sterile products such as tablets, capsules, ointments, creams, and powders is rising due to their growing global demand, attributed to increasing demand for anti-ageing products, hereditary factors, genetic mutations, exposure to harmful radiation, and rising geriatric population.

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