Each week we highlight five things affecting the life sciences industry. Here's the latest. Parasite used to deliver drugs to the brain Researchers are exploring the Toxoplasma gondii parasite as a novel method to deliver drugs directly to the brain, leveraging the parasite's ability to cross the ... READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of July 22, 2024
Each week we highlight five things affecting the life sciences industry. Here's the latest. Extreme heat and its impact on medicines Extreme heat can affect the efficacy and safety of medicines, potentially causing them to degrade or lose potency if not stored properly, according to experts. ... READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of July 15, 2024
Each week we highlight five things affecting the life sciences industry. Here's the latest. New python device enhances rotator cuff surgery outcomes A novel device inspired by the python's ability to exert pressure has been developed to improve the success rates of rotator cuff surgeries by better ... READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of July 8, 2024
Each week we highlight five things affecting the life sciences industry. Here's the latest. How will the FDA be affected by the Chevron ruling? The Supreme Court's decision to overturn the Chevron doctrine reduces judicial deference to federal agency interpretations of ambiguous statutes, ... READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of June 24, 2024
Each week we highlight five things affecting the life sciences industry. Here's the latest. Bridge-editing: A potential superior alternative to CRISPR for DNA alteration A new technique called bridge-editing has been developed, potentially surpassing CRISPR in precision and efficiency for DNA ... READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of June 17, 2024
Each week we highlight five things affecting the life sciences industry. Here's the latest. FDA rule allowing gay and bisexual men to donate blood indicates positive change In 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration updated its guidelines to allow gay and bisexual men to donate blood, focusing ... READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of June 10, 2024
Each week we highlight five things affecting the life sciences industry. Here's the latest. Embracing inclusivity: How biopharmas connect with LGBTQ+ employees Biopharma companies are increasingly creating inclusive workplaces through employee resource groups (ERGs), with 75% of employers now having ... READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of June 3, 2024
Each week we highlight five things affecting the life sciences industry. Here's the latest. Biopharma research productivity increases Recent advancements in artificial intelligence are significantly enhancing research and development productivity by streamlining drug discovery processes, leading to ... READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of May 27, 2024
Each week we highlight five things affecting the life sciences industry. Here's the latest. FDA issues draft guidance on platform technology designation The Food and Drug Administration has released a draft guidance aimed at providing a framework for the designation of platform technologies, which ... READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of May 20, 2024
Each week we highlight five things affecting the life sciences industry. Here's the latest. New collaboration explores AI-based digital pathology Microsoft is collaborating with researchers from the University of Washington as well as Providence health network to develop a new artificial ... READ MORE >