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BIOTECHNOLOGY

Medical Device News Magazine reports breaking biotechnology news in addition to medical device news.

The Future of Biotechnology: Insights Into Cutting-Edge Developments

The future of biotechnology holds immense promise, with continued advancements driving innovation and progress across various sectors. From gene editing and synthetic biology to biopharmaceuticals and beyond, the possibilities are endless. By staying informed, collaborating with industry leaders, and leveraging cutting-edge technologies, we can harness the power of biotechnology to address some of the most pressing challenges facing humanity.

LyGenesis

Advancing Patient Care: LyGenesis Doses First Patient in Phase 2a Trial

“In a medical first, we have now dosed our first patient in a clinical trial using their own lymph nodes as living bioreactors to regenerate an ectopic organ,” said Dr. Michael Hufford, Co-Founder and CEO of LyGenesis. “This therapy will potentially be a remarkable regenerative medicine milestone by helping patients with ESLD grow new functional ectopic livers in their own body. If our study is successful and we obtain FDA approval, our allogenic cell therapy could enable one donated liver to treat many dozens of ESLD patients, which could help to tilt the current organ supply-demand imbalance in favor of patients.”

The Vital Role of CDMOs in Bringing New Therapies to Market

The relationship between pharmaceutical companies and CDMOs is fundamentally collaborative, fostering an environment of innovation. By partnering with a CDMO, pharmaceutical firms can access a wide array of technologies and expertise that might otherwise be beyond their reach.

Bio-Rad Launches Validated Antibodies for Rare Cell and Circulating Tumor Cell Enumeration

The company announced the launch of validated antibodies for rare cell and circulating tumor cell (CTC) enumeration. Validated for use with Bio-Rad’s Celselect Slides Enumeration Stain Kits, the antibodies are specific to CTC surface markers to enable the sensitive and specific identification of target cell populations, enhancing the study of tumor heterogeneity and disease progression at various stages.