Acadian Seaplants

Bio-K | October 22, 2020

Bio-K Plus International Inc. (Bio-K Plus), pioneer in the probiotic sector and leader in the biotech industry, is pleased to announce the launch of its new line of functional beverages, Essential. Focused on offering premium quality probiotics that make a real difference in people's lives around the world, the company is adding the Essential line to its existing Pro and Original lines. In keeping with this tradition of high quality, the Essential line fits perfectly into the active and mode...

Cell and Gene Therapy

CSL Plasma | March 11, 2022

CSL Plasma, a division of global biotherapeutics pioneer CSL Behring, announced the Rika Plasma Donation System created by Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, a medical technology company based in Lakewood, Colorado, has received regulatory approval. The new plasmapheresis system is expected to provide technologies to support a safe, efficient, and better experience for plasma donors and an improved experience for CSL Plasma personnel, according to Terumo Blood and Cell Technologi...

COVIDAX | September 19, 2020

AXON Neuroscience ("Axon"), a clinical-stage biotech company and an industry leader in treating and preventing neurodegenerative diseases with a unique peptide vaccine platform, is launching the world's first independently-developed crowdfunded vaccine against COVID-19 – ACvac1. With more than 20 years of experience developing an exceptionally safe and immunogenic peptide vaccine against dementia, in April 2020 Axon announced its plan to develop a novel peptide vaccine agains...

Vedere Bio | October 29, 2020

Vedere Bio, Inc. (Vedere Bio), a stealth-stage company focused on advancing photoreceptor-protein-based optogenetic therapies that are delivered to the retina intravitreally to restore functional vision, announced today that it has been acquired by Novartis. Shareholders in Vedere Bio received $150 million upfront and will be eligible for up to $130 million in milestone payments, for a total of $280 million. Based on technology from the laboratories of Drs. Ehud Isacoff and John G. Flannery of U...