News about Biotechnology

WHO Unveils Three Product Profiles For Next-Generation Antibiotics

The World Health Organization has released three new Target Product Profiles (TPPs) aimed at guiding the development of antibacterial medicines to combat drug-resistant bacteria responsible for severe infections such as bloodstream infections, pneumonia, urinary tract infections and meningitis.

Biotechnology | 12/03/2026 | By Darshana |  317

National Institute for Health and Care Research Launches First Tessa Jowell AHP Research Fellowships for Brain Tumour Care

National Institute for Health and Care Research announces first Tessa Jowell AHP Research Fellows to advance neuro-oncology research, addressing rehabilitation and supportive care gaps for brain tumour patients across the United Kingdom.

Biotechnology | 10/03/2026 | By News Bureau |  142

PureHealth Research Launches Botanical GLP-1 Supplements to Support Natural Metabolic Health

PureHealth Research introduces a new range of plant-based GLP-1 supplements formulated with clinically studied botanicals to naturally support satiety signaling, metabolic wellness, and healthy blood sugar levels.

Biotechnology | 09/03/2026 | By News Bureau |  260

Biologos Appoints Hetal Patel as Chief Executive Officer

Biologos, a leading ISO 13485–certified and GMP-compliant manufacturer of custom sterile-filtered liquid solutions, announced the appointment of Hetal Patel as chief executive officer.

Biotechnology | 07/03/2026 | By Darshana |  337

Antengene Licenses ATG-201 to UCB in Deal Worth Up to USD 1.1 Billion for Autoimmune Disease Therapy

Antengene grants UCB exclusive global rights to develop and commercialise ATG-201, a CD19/CD3 bispecific T-cell engager targeting autoimmune diseases, in a deal worth over USD 1.1 billion in milestones and royalties.

Biotechnology | 06/03/2026 | By News Bureau |  291

South Africa pushes for local manufacturing of Gilead's HIV prevention drug

Gilead Sciences’ long-acting HIV prevention drug, lenacapavir, could soon be produced in South Africa as the government pushes to expand regional manufacturing and improve access to the therapy.

Biotechnology | 05/03/2026 | By Darshana |  199

YD Bio USA to Serve as Exclusive US Agent for YC Biotech's FDA Submissions

YD Bio Limited has announced that its subsidiary, YD Bio USA, Inc., has entered into a master strategic alliance agreement with YC Biotech Co Ltd to establish a cross-border regulatory platform focused on US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) submissions.

Biotechnology | 01/03/2026 | By Darshana |  195

GSK's Linerixibat Granted Priority Review in China for Cholestatic Pruritus in PBC

China’s drug regulator has accepted GSK’s linerixibat for priority review to treat cholestatic pruritus in primary biliary cholangitis, supported by Phase III data showing significant and sustained itch relief.

Biotechnology | 27/02/2026 | By News Bureau |  331

Novo Nordisk Signs USD 2.1 Billion Pact with Vivtex to Develop Oral Obesity Therapies

Novo Nordisk has entered into a strategic collaboration with US-based Vivtex to develop next-generation oral biologic therapies for obesity, diabetes and related metabolic conditions.

Biotechnology | 27/02/2026 | By Darshana |  212

AS76 Brings Edge AI to Diagnostic Microscopy with On-Device High-Throughput Analysis

SigTuple has launched AS76, an AI-enabled digital morphology analyser designed to automate peripheral blood smear (PBS) microscopic review. The system integrates automated digital microscopy with on-device edge AI computing to deliver faster, standardized results while maintaining strict data privacy.

Biotechnology | 26/02/2026 | By Darshana |  205