Researchers from the University of Cincinnati filed for protection of an electrochemical aptamer-based biosensor technology with improved sensitivity and longevity, which has the potential for monitoring several biomarkers over sustained periods.

Alltrna Inc. has presented new preclinical data on the company’s first transfer RNA (tRNA) development candidate, AP-003.

Gene therapy faces complexities in delivering treatments due to persistent safety concerns and daunting immune responses, but Next Generation Gene Therapeutics Inc. has found a way around this issue using dual-functional vectors to simultaneously remove harmful, mutated genes and replace them with normal, healthy genes to restore cellular function.

Gene therapy faces complexities in delivering treatments due to persistent safety concerns and daunting immune responses, but Next Generation Gene Therapeutics Inc. has found a way around this issue using dual-functional vectors to simultaneously remove harmful, mutated genes and replace them with normal, healthy genes to restore cellular function.

Tokyo-headquartered Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. said Aug. 1 that it will acquire Boston-based Jnana Therapeutics Inc. through a potential $1.125 billion M&A deal. Under the terms, Otsuka will work to close the transaction by the third quarter of 2024, with $800 million paid out to Jnana shareholders, along with up to $325 million in additional development and regulatory milestones payments.

Tokyo-headquartered Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. said Aug. 1 that it will acquire Boston-based Jnana Therapeutics Inc. through a potential $1.125 billion M&A deal. Under the terms, Otsuka will work to close the transaction by the third quarter of 2024, with $800 million paid out to Jnana shareholders, along with up to $325 million in additional development and regulatory milestones payments.