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Biomica Raises $20 Million to Advance its Pipeline of Microbiome-based Therapeutics
Biomica Ltd., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing innovative microbiome-based therapeutics and a subsidiary of Evogene Ltd. (Nasdaq: EVGN, TASE: EVGN), today announced the signing of a definitive agreement for a $20 million financing round, to […]
Pharma & Human Health
Atomic structure of a staphylococcal bacteriophage using cryo-electron microscopy
Cryo-electron microscopy by University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers has exposed the structure of a bacterial virus with unprecedented detail. This is the first structure of a virus able to infect Staphylococcus epidermidis, and high-resolution […]
Finance
Beiersdorf acquires S-Biomedic and strengthens expertise in the field of acne treatment
Beiersdorf AG announced today that it has acquired a majority stake in S-Biomedic NV, Belgium, a life-science company and frontrunner in the field of skin microbiome research. Beiersdorf recognized the potential of the skin microbiome […]
Finance
A Biosolutions Juggernaut: Novozymes and Chr. Hansen to merge into one corporation
On December 12th, Novozymes and Chr. Hansen, two of the world’s leading biosolutions corporations, entered into an agreement to merge into a novel company. Prompted by global megatrends, including climate considerations, food system security, and […]
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FDA Approves First Fecal Microbiota Product
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Rebyota, the first fecal microbiota product approved by the agency. Rebyota is approved for the prevention of recurrence of Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) in individuals 18 years […]
Finance
Sonic Healthcare Acquires Strategic Stake in Microba Life Sciences
BRISBANE, Australia – Microba Life Sciences Limited (ASX: MAP) (“Microba” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that leading medical diagnostics provider Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX: SHL) (“Sonic”) has agreed to invest $17.8m to acquire a […]
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Proge Farm claims Europe’s first regulatory approval for a microbiome-based therapeutic
Proge Farm, an Italian pharmaceutical company, has made microbiome history with its recently approved therapeutic and will now be able to market its drug based on Lactobaccilus plantarum P 17630. The company obtained authorization from […]
Finance
Holobiome Acquires Microbiome Startup AsiaBiome
Holobiome and AsiaBiome announce that they have closed a transaction for the acquisition of AsiaBiome by Holobiome. This acquisition unites two innovative life sciences companies that are committed to finding solutions to promote health through […]
Finance
Key patent issued on Eligo’s gene editing breakthroughs applied to skin disorders
Eligo Bioscience announced the issuance by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) of the first patent in a wide family covering genetic engineering of a key skin microbiome species, Cutibacterium acnes, to support therapeutic […]
Finance
BiomeBank announces regulatory approval for donor derived microbiome drug
BiomeBank today announced the first regulatory approval for a donor derived microbiome drug product worldwide. The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approved BiomeBank’s product for restoration of gut microbiota in the treatment of recurrent Clostridioides difficile […]