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PYC Therapeutics has secured regulatory approval to initiate human trials of PYC-003, a novel drug candidate targeting the root cause of Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD). Initial safety and efficacy data are expected within 2025, marking a critical step in addressing a disease affecting millions worldwide.

Nyrada has secured ethics approval to begin its first-in-human Phase Ia trial of NYR-BI03, a promising neuro- and cardioprotective drug candidate. Recruitment starts soon, with dosing expected by March and results due in Q3 2025.

AdAlta Limited is accelerating its 'East to West' cellular immunotherapy strategy, aiming to bridge Asian innovation with Western clinical development and manufacturing to target solid cancers. The company plans to secure three assets by the end of 2025 and initiate clinical trials, positioning itself as a leader in this emerging market.

Actinogen Medical has published a peer-reviewed article confirming the efficacy of a 10 mg daily dose of Xanamem for treating neurological conditions, reinforcing its ongoing clinical trials in Alzheimer's and depression.

AdAlta has fast-tracked its cellular immunotherapy growth by signing two new term sheets for clinical-stage CAR-T products from Asia, pivoting to focus on in-licensing and clinical trials while winding down internal R&D on its antifibrotic drug AD-214.

Vitrafy Life Sciences reported a dramatic increase in half-year losses to $25.7 million, yet successfully raised $35 million through an IPO to fuel its cryopreservation technology expansion.

Neurizon Therapeutics has been granted a pivotal US patent for its lead drug candidate NUZ-001, extending protection until 2039 and enhancing its commercial and clinical positioning in neurodegenerative disease treatment.

A new peer-reviewed study highlights Cynata Therapeutics’ Cymerus™ iPSC-derived MSCs as superior to traditional donor tissue-derived MSCs in potency, consistency, and regenerative potential.

Biome Australia has partnered with the Food and Beverage Accelerator (FaBA) to jointly develop its promising BMB18 probiotic strain, leveraging $50 million in Australian government funding while retaining full IP ownership.

Argenica Therapeutics reports compelling preclinical evidence that its lead candidate ARG-007 significantly reduces brain cell damage and inflammation in moderate traumatic brain injury models, marking a promising step toward new TBI treatments.

Argenica Therapeutics has reported compelling preclinical data showing ARG-007 significantly reduces brain cell damage and inflammation in moderate traumatic brain injury, matching levels seen in uninjured controls. This reinforces ARG-007’s potential as a breakthrough neuroprotective therapy.

Noxopharm has successfully completed key in vitro safety tests for its SOF-SKN™ lupus drug, paving the way for the upcoming HERACLES Phase 1 clinical trial.