Month: August 2023

Recent advances in DNA sequencing technologies have led to significant developments in healthcare-focused research on precision medicine and diagnostics. Given the recent shift from the one-size-fits-all model to a more personalized mode of treatment, there has been a growing interest for identification and adoption of novel techniques. According to a study, around 20,000 genes are

Do you know that scientists are now able to grow body parts in the lab? Yes, you read it right! This incredible medical breakthrough is called tissue engineering. So, what is tissue engineering? It’s a process that uses a combination of cells and biochemical and physicochemical factors to improve or replace biological functions. In simpler

Breakthroughs in the biotechnology industry, over the last few decades, has provided a considerable boost to the overall development landscape of biopharmaceutical drugs. In 2022, a milestone was witnessed when the number of approvals received by biologics narrowly outpaced those reported by small molecules. Further, in the same year, nearly half of the biologic approvals

Over the last few decades, the development landscape of small molecule drugs has been significantly impacted by various biotechnology breakthroughs. Further, with the advent of novel technologies, biologics have made a significant impact in the pharmaceutical domain, delivering ground-breaking treatment for a myriad of disease indications, including immunological, oncological and rare disorders. In this context,

Cell therapy is the therapeutic approach which involves the injection of healthy cells in the human body, in order to replace the diseased / non-functioning cells to regulate certain functions. Driven by the benefits offered by cellular therapies and recent approvals by regulatory authorities, the demand for such therapies has increased considerably. This trend has

Over the years, cell and gene therapies (CGT) and other advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs) have managed to capture the interest of both drug developers and healthcare investors. Their popularity can be attributed to various factors, such as minimal side effects, clinical efficacy and their personalized nature. However, there are several complexities associated with the

Drug discovery has always been a time-consuming process. On an average, it takes 10-15 years and investments worth USD 4-10 billion to commercially launch a drug. In order to address these concerns, developers are shifting their focus from traditional techniques to the use of novel discovery techniques. Quantum computing has emerged to be one of

Spectrometry is an analytical technique that is used to analyze the fundamental components of a radiation or ion beam’s spectrum. There are two main divisions of spectrometry, which involve the use of electromagnetic radiation and ionization (also known as mass spectrometry), respectively. The former division of spectrometry uses electromagnetic radiation from different regions of an

The process of drug development and safety testing is extremely expensive and time-consuming. Animal testing is a vital part of drug development process, which is beneficial for researchers in understanding the cause, diagnosis, and treatment of various medical conditions. However, there are several concerns over the validity of animal research; drugs that seem to be safe

Genome sequencing has historically been classified into DNA sequencing and RNA sequencing. DNA sequencing generates data that is very robust, reproducible, insightful, and can be applied to genes having different expression level by selecting genomic region. Inspite of several developments made to increase the efficiency of DNA sequencing even further, there are certain challenges associated

In recent years, blockchain has garnered significant interest of researchers, as well as industry players, as it has proven to be a versatile tool for decentralized monetary transactions and data exchange in various industries, such as banking, cyber security, supply chain management, government and healthcare. Several stakeholders in healthcare have adopted blockchain for various operations,

Cancer is known to be one of the leading causes of deaths worldwide. In fact, as per the WHO, close to 10 million cancer related deaths were reported in 2020. Further, it is estimated that, by the end of 2040, 27.5 million new cancer cases will be added to the global numbers, exerting tremendous physical,

mRNA has completely revolutionized the field of medicine and significantly influenced the study and treatment of human diseases. The success of COVID-19 vaccines paved the path for mRNA-based drug products. Safety, efficacy and rapid production of mRNA drives the interest in this domain. However, synthesis and manufacturing of mRNA is fraught with several challenges as

What do we do when we have to revive a drying plant? Of course, we will have to water the roots of the plant regularly to make it back to its freshness. This could be a simple method to revive a drying plant, as directing water at the base of your plant delivers the hydration

Overview of Cell Free Systems Cell-free systems are ­in-vitro platforms which allow occurrence of biochemical reactions in the absence of living cells. These expression systems utilize bio machinery harvested from the lysate of disrupted cells for the manufacturing of a wide array of macromolecular and small molecule products. Biomanufacturing utilizing cell free systems is an

Cancer is known to be one of the leading causes of deaths worldwide. In fact, as per the WHO, close to 10 million cancer related deaths were reported in 2020. Further, it is estimated that, by the end of 2040, 27.5 million new cancer cases will be added to the global numbers, exerting tremendous physical,

Like any other industry, the healthcare industry is drastically growing in its way. Thus, manufacturers need to update themselves with the new technologies and tools to stay relevant and competitive with the current market trends. Manufacturing execution systems (MES) play a crucial role in achieving long term competitive advantages in the healthcare industry. MES is

Antibodies are key components of the immune system that bind to specific markers on cells or tissues, thereby offering first line of defense against multiple disorders. The novel antibody therapies include different classes of antibodies, that are responsible for killing or inhibiting disease-causing agents. These therapies target proteins that are expressed on the surface of

The continuously growing demand for healthcare products and present economic environment drives the need for adoption of automated tool and technologies in order to improve manufacturing, process, increase throughput reduce cycle time, maintain quality and to get the best out of the available resources to eliminate unnecessary production costs. It is worth mentioning that in

Novel antibody therapies are chimeric proteins having antibodies attached lethal effector molecules. Currently, six of these therapies are commercially available, while around 140 molecules are under development majorly for oncological disorders. Multiple novel antibody formats have been engineered to enhance therapeutic efficacy. This has opened a new target space for the development of antibody therapeutics

Introduction to Liposome Liposome was initially identified and described as swollen phospholipid systems, called Banghasomes, by British hematologist Alec D. Bangham, in 1961 at the Babraham Institute, University of Cambridge. Later, the structural description of liposomes was revealed as small systems constituting one or more closed phospholipid bilayers. The liposomal vesicles are considered as either

Recently, in the biopharmaceutical industry an increasing demand for quality biologics has been observed, where Single-Use-Systems (SUSs) Bioreactors have emerged as one of the most prominent and reliable solution for biomanufacturing. Disposable bioreactors have transformed the process of conventional biomanufacturing, and their adoption is increasing rapidly for production of various biologics, such as antibody, recombinant proteins,

Over the past 50 years, the medical device industry has seen several notable developments. In fact, the use of biomedical devices, such as medical implants, surgical instruments, and prostheses has increased substantially over the time. Every year, millions of individuals undergo surgeries and implantations. Cardioverter defibrillators, prosthetic hips and knees, contact lenses, and cardiac pacemakers

In recent years, cell free systems / cell free expression systems have emerged as a promising alternative for the conventional cell-based biomanufacturing process. It is a well-known fact that traditional biomanufacturing is a complex process that requires living cells and specific conditions in order to maintain proper homeostasis for cell growth. Moreover, cell based biomanufacturing

Once upon a time, the concept of medical drones seemed like something out of a science fiction movie. Who would have imagined that these remote-controlled flying machines could become a lifeline in the field of healthcare? A Life-Changing Invention In recent times, COVID-19 has sparked significant investments in the medical drone market, leading to an