Latest Biotechnology News

Dimerix has strengthened its kidney disease pipeline with a US patent grant for DMX-652, extending protection until 2043 and setting the stage for a Phase 2 trial targeting acute kidney injury after cardiac surgery.

Vitrafy Life Sciences has partnered with the historic Hoxworth Blood Center to deploy its next-generation cryopreservation technology, aiming to address a critical gap in red blood cell preservation ahead of legacy technology discontinuation in 2027.

Cambium Bio has raised just over A$1 million through a strategic placement at a 17% premium, boosting a key shareholder’s stake as it advances its pivotal Phase 3 trial for dry eye disease.

Entropy Neurodynamics has reported breakthrough Phase 2 clinical results for its intravenous psilocin therapy in treatment-resistant Binge Eating Disorder, alongside strong Phase 2a data in Irritable Bowel Syndrome and a new US patent filing.

Noxopharm reported significant progress in its Sofra technology, highlighting enhanced cancer drug potential and preparations for a US FDA clinical trial, while managing tight cash reserves.

PYC Therapeutics has secured Safety Review Committee approval to escalate dosing in its Phase 1b trial of PYC-003 for Polycystic Kidney Disease, alongside regulatory clearance for an Open-Label Extension allowing continuous dosing up to 24 months.

Biotron has received pivotal regulatory feedback from the European Medicines Agency ruling out a Hybrid Marketing Authorisation for SedRx, prompting plans for pivotal clinical trials. The company also advances its lead antiviral candidate BIT-HBV001 against Hepatitis Delta Virus and appoints a new chairman.

PYC Therapeutics reports durable retinal gene expression and visual improvements from its PYC-001 candidate in Autosomal Dominant Optic Atrophy, supporting longer dosing intervals and expansion into glaucoma research.

Actinogen Medical’s phase 2 trial of Xanamem in major depressive disorder with cognitive impairment reveals meaningful antidepressant effects, published in the British Journal of Psychiatry. The drug was safe and well-tolerated but did not improve cognition.

Entropy Neurodynamics has expanded its global intellectual property portfolio with a South African patent for psilocybin-based fibromyalgia treatment, covering broad therapeutic methods and extending protection to 2043.

Starpharma Holdings is raising approximately $32 million through a fully underwritten 1-for-7.5 renounceable entitlement offer priced at $0.57 per share, discounting the stock by 25%. Proceeds will fund the DEP HER2-Lu Phase 1 trial and expand its dendrimer-based oncology pipeline.

Neurizon Therapeutics has completed enrolment for Regimen I of its HEALEY ALS Platform Trial in under five months, speeding up topline data release to late Q2 2027 and materially de-risking its lead clinical program.