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Argenica Therapeutics has demonstrated that its lead drug candidate ARG-007 does not interfere with the clot-busting agent tenecteplase, fulfilling a critical FDA requirement and advancing its stroke therapy development.

Avecho Biotechnology has received patent allowances in the US and Europe for its proprietary CBD soft-gel formulation, reinforcing its intellectual property ahead of pivotal Phase III insomnia trial results expected in mid-2026.

Microba Life Sciences has secured a $3.06 million R&D tax incentive refund for FY25, reinforcing its cash reserves and supporting ongoing advancements in gastrointestinal diagnostics and clinical therapeutics.

Invion Limited has expanded its global rights to the Photosoft™ technology, gaining exclusive perpetual licenses across a broad range of human and animal diseases, including cancers and infectious diseases. This milestone-based deal positions Invion to accelerate clinical development and commercialisation worldwide.

Island Pharmaceuticals has secured over $1 million through option exercises by directors and major shareholders, bolstering its cash reserves to advance the clinical and regulatory development of its broad-spectrum antiviral, Galidesivir.

Biotron Limited has completed a $1 million placement to fund the development of its newly acquired Sedarex Limited assets, marking a strategic expansion of its antiviral portfolio.

Immutep Limited reveals promising Phase II results from its AIPAC-003 trial, establishing 30 mg as the optimal biological dose of eftilagimod alfa combined with paclitaxel in metastatic breast cancer patients.

Entropy Neurodynamics has successfully administered its proprietary IV-infused psilocin, TRP-8803, to the first patient in a clinical trial targeting Binge Eating Disorder, marking a world first in neuropsychiatric treatment.

Imagion Biosystems is set to submit its Investigational New Drug application for the MagSense® HER2 breast cancer imaging agent in December 2025, paving the way for a Phase 2 clinical trial in early 2026. Collaboration with Wayne State University has refined the trial design, promising improved patient safety and diagnostic precision.

Amplia Therapeutics reported a $4.18 million half-year loss but bolstered its cash reserves with a $27.6 million capital raise to advance clinical trials of its lead drug narmafotinib, showing encouraging interim data in pancreatic cancer.

Hexima Limited reveals plans to return capital to shareholders and restructure its board following the closure of its main clinical program and prolonged ASX trading suspension.

Imugene Limited and JW Therapeutics have launched a strategic collaboration to combine oncolytic virus and CAR-T cell therapies, aiming to tackle refractory solid tumors through a pioneering 'mark and kill' approach.