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Nyrada Inc. has announced successful Phase I trial results for its lead drug candidate Xolatryp, confirming safety and pharmacokinetics that pave the way for a Phase IIa trial targeting heart attack patients next year.

Chimeric Therapeutics reports encouraging early clinical trial outcomes for its CHM CDH17 CAR-T therapy, showing disease control and tumour shrinkage at higher dose levels with a strong safety profile.

INOVIQ Limited has obtained exclusive worldwide rights to novel ovarian cancer biomarker IP from UniQuest, propelling its EXO-OC™ test closer to commercial launch. The test’s exceptional sensitivity and specificity position it as a potential breakthrough in early cancer detection.

Invex Therapeutics has voluntarily suspended trading on the ASX pending a significant acquisition announcement and responses to a price query. The suspension is expected to last until the announcement or early next week.

Bio-Gene Technology’s novel acaricide Flavocide demonstrated over 90% mortality against Lyme disease-carrying ticks in lab tests presented by Purdue University, highlighting its potential in public health applications.

Arovella Therapeutics has received a $3.21 million R&D tax incentive refund, bolstering its financial position as it prepares to initiate first-in-human trials for its lead cell therapy, ALA-101.

Noxopharm Limited has secured an extension on $2.6 million of convertible notes and obtained a $1.25 million unsecured loan to bolster working capital, pending shareholder approval.

INOVIQ Limited has demonstrated that its CAR-NK-exosome therapy kills over 90% of triple-negative breast cancer cells within 10 hours in laboratory tests, validating its potential as a next-generation cancer treatment.

Starpharma has entered a significant collaboration with Genentech to develop dendrimer-drug conjugates for oncology, securing an upfront payment and potential milestone earnings exceeding half a billion dollars.

Starpharma has entered a landmark collaboration with Genentech to develop innovative cancer therapies using its proprietary DEP® platform, securing $5.5 million upfront and potential milestones exceeding $560 million.

PYC Therapeutics has restructured its Board and executive team to steer the company through pivotal clinical milestones expected by the end of 2027. The changes signal a strategic push toward late-stage development of its RNA-based drug candidates.

LTR Pharma has acquired a one-third equity stake in LevOmega Pty Ltd at no cost to shareholders, positioning itself in the growing pharmaceutical-grade omega-3 sector. This strategic move complements LTR’s existing intranasal pharmaceutical portfolio and aligns with its innovation-driven growth strategy.