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EntroGen introduces qPCR-based microsatellite instability detection kit

Los Angeles-based EntroGen, Inc. has launched a PCR-based Microsatellite Instability (MSI) Detection Kit designed for research use, targeting laboratories equipped with standard qPCR instrumentation. The assay offers a streamlined approach to detecting MSI, a molecular signature present in a subset of colorectal cancers.

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Thermo Fisher Scientific unveils enhanced protein expression platform for challenging research targets

Thermo Fisher Scientific has launched the Gibco Expi293 PRO Expression System, a next-generation HEK293-based platform engineered to address persistent challenges in producing difficult-to-express proteins for therapeutic development and structural biology research.

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Owlstone Medical secures US$49.1 million ARPA-H funding for at-home cancer detection technology

Cambridge-based Owlstone Medical has been awarded up to US$49.1 million from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) to develop a multi-cancer early detection test that can be performed at home using breath and urine samples. The funding forms part of ARPA-H’s Platform Optimising SynBio for Early Intervention and Detection in Oncology (POSEIDON) programme, […]

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Theranexus rebrands as THX Pharma signals, shift to commercial pharmaceutical development

French pharmaceutical company Theranexus has announced its transformation into THX Pharma, marking a strategic pivot from biotechnology research towards regulatory approval and commercial deployment of treatments for rare neurological diseases. The rebranding of the Lyon-based company positions it to advance two lead drug candidates through registration and international market access.

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Neogap receives Chinese patent for tumour-specific T cell expansion technology

Neogap Therapeutics AB has been granted Chinese patent protecting its proprietary method for expanding tumour-specific T cells, marking a significant milestone in the company’s international intellectual property strategy. The patent, which provides legal protection until 2038, covers a core manufacturing process for the company’s personalised cell-based immunotherapy, pTTL, currently under evaluation in Phase I/II clinical […]

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EVerZom secures €10 million to advance exosome-based therapies for inflammatory diseases

French biotechnology company EVerZom has closed a €10 million funding round to support clinical development of its exosome-based therapeutic platform, with lead candidate EVerGel set to enter human trials in 2026 for treatment of complex perianal fistulas in Crohn’s disease.

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Nabsys showcases electronic genome mapping advances at ASHG 2025

Nabsys 2.0, LLC presented data on its OhmX™ Platform at the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) Annual Meeting in Boston, Massachusetts, from 14-18 October 2025. The presentations demonstrated applications of electronic genome mapping (EGM) technology in multiple disease states, including interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome, hematological malignancies, and repeat expansion disorders.

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SPT Labtech and 10x Genomics establish automation partnership for single cell workflows

SPT Labtech (Melbourn, UK) and 10x Genomics (Pleasanton, California) have established a strategic partnership aimed at automating single cell research workflows.

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Celonic Group and CARBOGEN AMCIS forge strategic alliance for integrated ADC manufacturing

Celonic Group, a biologics contract development and manufacturing organisation based in Basel, Switzerland, has entered into a strategic alliance with CARBOGEN AMCIS to establish an end-to-end platform for antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) production. The collaboration combines Celonic’s upstream biologics capabilities with CARBOGEN AMCIS’s downstream expertise in payload synthesis, conjugation chemistry, and sterile fill-finish operations.

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AI literacy gap threatens UK laboratory workforce competence

UK laboratory professionals are increasingly using artificial intelligence tools without adequate understanding of their functionality or associated risks, according to a new industry report examining AI implementation in scientific research environments.