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Researchers Map 1.1M Gut Cells to Identify Crohn's Disease Drivers
Scientists analyzed over 1 million individual cells from Crohn's patients and healthy controls, revealing immune cells that fuel inflammation and a 'molecular scar' that persists after healing. Here's what the IBDverse dataset reveals about targeting new therapies.
Biomanufacturing Shifts from Capacity to Speed and Data
Danaher's bioprocessing summit revealed that competing in drug manufacturing now hinges on process intelligence and automation, not building larger facilities. Here's what biopharma manufacturers need to know.
KRAS Pancreatic Tumors Killed by Blocking Caspase-8 in Lab Models
University of Cologne researchers found that 90% of pancreatic cancers rely on a single protein to survive. Blocking it triggers cell death in mouse models and human tumor samples.
Merck bets $510M on Protillion's antibody discovery platform
Merck will pay up to $510 million in milestones to Protillion Biosciences for AI-driven drug discovery using its Prot-MaP platform, which tests millions of protein variants in 48 hours.
Corvus CEO targets blockbuster ITK inhibitor in cancer and autoimmune disease
Corvus Pharmaceuticals' lead candidate could replicate Rituxan's success across two therapeutic areas, CEO Richard Miller says. Here's what the ITK inhibitor program aims to achieve.
Four PE giants bid $1.2B for 25% stake in India's largest maternity chain
TPG Capital, Advent International, CVC and Permira shortlisted to acquire minority stake in Cloudnine, valued at ₹11,000 crore. Binding bids due early August.
India's ICMR launches outbreak analytics platform to speed epidemic response
ICMR-NIE unveiled ADARV, a data analytics platform that cuts outbreak analysis from days to hours without requiring specialized statisticians. Built with IISc partners, it aims to shift India's public health data from silos to shared intelligence.
India's private hospitals publish 6x fewer papers than peers with medical schools
Top 50 private hospitals without medical colleges averaged 242 publications over 5 years vs. 1,530 for those with colleges. Private sector handles 60% of patient volume but contributes minimal research.
India pledges $10M to Ebola response as G7 warns of global health risk
India announced $10 million in funding at an African Union summit to support Ebola preparedness and response in Africa. The pledge includes 45 tonnes of medical supplies already delivered and capacity-building support.
India cuts child stunting 6% in 3 years, but obesity in women surges
NFHS-6 survey shows stunting fell to 29.3% from 35.5%, while maternal healthcare access hit 90.6% institutional births. But women's obesity jumped to 30.7%, signaling a dual nutrition crisis ahead.
Bajaj Health System Deploys Philips Data Platform to Link Patient Records
BIHS will use Philips' IntelliBridge Enterprise 3.0 to connect medical devices and hospital systems across clinics and home care. First global deployment of the cloud platform launches in 2026.
Edgewise heart drug clears trial, but efficacy vs rivals stays murky
Edgewise Therapeutics' EDG-7500 passed a key trial for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. The gap between this drug and existing treatments from Bristol Myers Squibb and Cytokinetics remains unclear.