Regeneron Secures USFDA Nod for First Gene Therapy Targeting Genetic Hearing Loss Written By sheeba farhat26 April 2026 10:00 AM ISTNew Delhi: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) has approved Regeneron's gene therapy ‌for a rare genetic form of deafness, the company said...
Eli Lilly Nears $2 Billion Deal to Buy Kelonia Therapeutics Written By sheeba farhat20 April 2026 5:00 PM ISTNew Delhi: The U.S. drugmaker Eli Lilly, opens new tab, is in advanced talks to acquire ​biotech firm Kelonia Therapeutics for more than $ 2 ‌billion,...
Roche Restarts Phase III Trial for Elevidys to Secure EMA Approval Written By sheeba farhat17 April 2026 4:14 PM ISTNew Delhi: Roche on Thursday said it is initiating a late stage study for its gene therapy ​Elevidys following feedback from the European drug...
FDA approves gene therapy for severe leukocyte adhesion deficiency-I, a rare immune disorder Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli29 March 2026 9:00 PM ISTDr. Donald Kohn has been developing gene therapies for rare pediatric immune disorders for over 30 years. This week, his role in a clinical trial has...
CTNS-RD-04 Gene Therapy Lowers Cystine Levels Safely: JAMA Written By Dr Riya Dave16 March 2026 8:30 PM ISTCTNS-RD-04, an ex vivo gene therapy for cystinosis, showed reduced white-cell cystine levels and an acceptable safety profile in a small phase 1-2...
Centre Extends DCGI Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi's Tenure Again Written By Susmita Roy4 March 2026 8:47 PM ISTNew Delhi: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has cleared yet another extension for Dr Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi as Drugs Controller (India) at...
VIITAL Trial: 81 Percent Healing in Large RDEB Wounds via Prademagene Zamikeracel Written By Aashi verma16 Feb 2026 9:00 PM ISTUSA: Results from the phase 3 VIITAL trial show that prademagene zamikeracel significantly improved wound healing and reduced pain in patients...
RNA therapy may be solution for infant hydrocephalus, suggests study Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli3 Feb 2026 9:00 PM ISTHydrocephalus is a life-threatening condition that occurs in about 1 in 1,000 newborns and is often treated with invasive surgery. Now, a new study...
Could gene therapy treat a deadly heart condition that targets young athletes? Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli1 Feb 2026 9:15 PM ISTA University of California San Diego-led team has discovered that restoring a key cardiac protein called connexin-43 in a mouse model can dramatically...
Judicious use of AI can be boon for healthcare pharma sectors: Dr Jitendra Singh Written By Ruchika Sharma15 Dec 2025 11:15 AM ISTNew Delhi: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology Dr Jitendra Singh has emphasized that judicious use of...
FDA Approves First Gene Therapy Treatment for Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli10 Dec 2025 8:15 PM ISTThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Waskyra (etuvetidigene autotemcel), the first cell-based gene therapy for the treatment of...
FIRST: India unveils indigenous CRISPR based gene therapy for Sickle Cell Disease Written By Ruchika Sharma20 Nov 2025 1:30 PM ISTNew Delhi: In a landmark moment for Indian science, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology Dr Jitendra...
