Govt brings stem cell, gene therapies under central licensing frameworkIndia's drug regulations have been updated to include advanced treatments like cell, stem cell, gene therapies, and xenografts under centra...
02 Jul, 2026, 09.23 PM IST
Why CDSCO and BEE have not kept pace with the industries they overseeCDSCO still faces challenges like chronic understaffing, gaps in technical skills, weak lab infra and fragmented approvals. About a decade ...
02 Jul, 2026, 01.21 AM IST
Telangana plans drug discovery push to move Hyderabad up pharma value chainTelangana is charting a new course to elevate Hyderabad into a global drug discovery hub. The state is fostering an integrated ecosystem by...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
Scanning cancer, up close & personal: A revolution is underway in cancer diagnosisA gene-based test called next-generation sequencing can identify precise mutations, which can then be treated with targeted therapies. Sinc...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
Your brain may activate a powerful muscle-building, fat-burning switch while you are in deep sleep. New research stuns scientistsNew research has revealed that deep sleep isn't just for rest; it actively regulates growth hormone, crucial for muscle repair, bone streng...
21 Jun, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
Over 1,500 bat species carry thousands of deadly viruses but rarely get sick, and scientists are only just beginning to understand whyBats possess a unique, preactivated innate immune defense that stops viruses from fully replicating, even after cell entry. This remarkable...
11 Jun, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
AstraZeneca's Enhertu gets regulatory approval in India for first-line HER2-positive breast cancerAstraZeneca Pharma India has secured approval from India's drug regulator for its smart chemotherapy drug Enhertu. This allows for its impo...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
Avammune’s big bet: Why the future of cancer treatment may come in a pillAs global oncology races toward next-generation therapies, Avammune Therapeutics is betting on affordable, orally administered immunotherap...
03 Jun, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
Tata-backed MedTherapy claims CAR-T breakthrough with one-day productionTata Sons-backed biotech startup MedTherapy said it has developed a next-generation CAR-T cell therapy manufacturing platform that can redu...
27 May, 2026, 08.27 PM IST
Scientists say this simple thing may reverse brain aging and restore memory in weeksScientists have developed an experimental nasal spray that shows promise in reversing brain aging. This treatment targets chronic inflammat...
27 May, 2026, 02.21 AM IST
Scientists just found the holy grail gene that could let humans regrow their own limbs one dayScientists studying naked mole rats discovered a gene linked to high levels of high molecular weight hyaluronic acid (HMW-HA), a substance ...
11 May, 2026, 11.52 PM IST
A cure for type-1 diabetes is within reach: Breakthrough stem cell therapies show promise in 2025Hope is on the horizon for Type-1 diabetes patients. New stem cell therapies are showing remarkable progress. These treatments aim to repla...
19 Nov, 2025, 06.29 AM IST
Bharat Biotech invests Rs 600 cr to expand into cell, gene therapiesAs per Bharat Biotech, the facility will tackle scientific challenges such as targeted gene expression, immune system modulation, and long-...
21 Mar, 2025, 12.46 AM IST
Bharat Biotech launches cell gene therapy facility, eyes product launch by 2028Bharat Biotech has invested $75 million in its first cell and gene therapy facility in Telangana, India, aiming to launch new therapies in ...
20 Mar, 2025, 09.25 PM IST
Gene therapy for blood cancer shows 73 per cent response rate in clinical trialsResearchers, including those from the Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay and Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, said in low and middle-inco...
17 Mar, 2025, 02.23 PM IST
Driving innovation: India's foray into gene and cell therapiesIndia is progressing in cell and gene therapy. Research includes treatments for leukemia, hemophilia-A, sickle-cell anemia, and more.
27 Dec, 2024, 11.04 AM IST
- European Commission set to approve first drug based on gene therapy
The idea was conceived in the 1970s but after that, a large number of clinical trials did not result in a commercial drug.
23 Jul, 2012, 01.40 AM IST