Gene therapy for cholesterol: Initial test results cheerA new gene editing medicine, VERVE-102, offers hope for millions with heart conditions. Eli Lilly's drug showed significant reductions in b...
27 May, 2026, 05.30 AM 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
What Chernobyl’s Wolves Learned to Survive That Scientists Still Don’t Fully UnderstandWildlife thrives in Chernobyl's exclusion zone. Grey wolves there show remarkable genetic changes. These wolves have developed resistance t...
11 May, 2026, 03.35 AM IST
Experimental pancreatic cancer drug appears to dramatically improve one year survival ratesA groundbreaking study published in Nature Medicine reveals that the experimental drug Elraglusib, when combined with standard chemotherapy...
08 May, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
Overhaul of drug regulator begins with recruitment plan for 1,500 specialistsIndia's pharmaceutical landscape is on the verge of transformation! The country’s drug regulatory body is gearing up for an overhaul with t...
06 May, 2026, 01.13 AM IST
Drug applications with unanswered queries to be rejected within 30 daysThe message was conveyed through a public notice issued by The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) on May 4. It said applic...
06 May, 2026, 01.09 AM IST
India should chart own path in treatment of rare diseases: ICMR chiefIndia is taking a groundbreaking step forward in the realm of rare disease care with a distinctive approach that champions local ingenuity ...
05 May, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
Trump unveils deal with Regeneron to lower drug prices as part of most-favored-nation initiativeRegeneron will reduce prices for its drugs on Medicaid. A cholesterol drug, Praluent, will be available for USD 225 on Trump's discounted d...
24 Apr, 2026, 09.41 AM IST
Sun Pharma looks to outshine rival bids with $13 billion Organon offerSun Pharmaceutical is making its biggest move yet with a $13 billion offer for Organon & Co. This ambitious bid aims to transform the India...
24 Apr, 2026, 08.17 AM IST
Trump tariffs hit patented drugs: Jefferies, Nomura explain impact on pharma stocksThe US has slapped up to 100% tariffs on patented drugs, sparing generics and biosimilars but exposing India’s speciality pharma players. S...
06 Apr, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
US FDA approves Novartis' gene therapy for rare muscle disorderThe US FDA has approved Novartis' new gene therapy, Itvisma, which is for patients aged two and above with spinal muscular atrophy. Itvisma...
25 Nov, 2025, 08.19 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
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
British girl's hearing abilities miraculously restored after gene therapyIn an amazing breakthrough in the medical field, using gene therapy by doctors in the UK helped a British girl get her hearing ability back.
09 May, 2024, 11.52 PM 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