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FierceBiotech | February 12, 2020

ALX Oncology has raised $105 million. The series C round will support phase 2 trials of CD47 myeloid checkpoint inhibitor ALX148 in combination with other anti-cancer therapies. Multiple drug developers have gone after CD47 since evidence of its role in the interactions between cancer cells and the immune system became clear. The evidence suggested tumors evade immune attacks by upregulating CD47, leading researchers to posit that blocking the signal will expose cancer cells to a full-force offe...

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Slingshot | June 16, 2022

SLINGSHOT BIOSCIENCES, INC. the makers of synthetic cells that bring consistent precision and accurate control to replace inconsistent blood and tissue controls for use in flow cytometry and other biotech markets, today announced they have extended their distribution channel through a new agreement with Cambridge Bioscience, a UK-based specialist distributor of life science research tools. The agreement entitles Cambridge Bioscience to the right to distribute and resell Slingshot ...

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Ebanga | December 29, 2020

Ridgeback Biotherapeutics LP ("Ridgeback"), a biotechnology organization experienced in antiviral drug improvement, reported today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") approved EbangaTM for the treatment of Ebola. Ebanga is presently affirmed for treatment of disease brought about by Zaire ebolavirus in grown-up and pediatric patients. Ebanga is the only FDA endorsed, single infusion Ebola treatment which is accessible in a lyophilized structure.<...

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Light Bio | April 18, 2022

Light Bio, Inc., a company that is creating bioluminescent plants for home and garden, and Ginkgo Bioworks (NYSE: DNA), the leading horizontal platform for cell programming, today announced a collaboration to leverage Ginkgo's plant cell assays for bioluminescence engineering. Through the agreement, Ginkgo aims to help improve the luminescent output and efficiency of the enzymes within Light Bio's glowing ornamental plants. The scientists at Light Bio have discovered a new...