August 1, 2023

Zenas BioPharma Announces Publication of Phase 2 Study of Obexelimab, an Investigational Treatment for IgG4-Related Disease (IgG4-RD), in The Lancet Rheumatology

Study found obexelimab produced rapid, strong, and sustained clinical improvement, including complete clinical remission, in most patients with active IgG4-RD Results support the continued development of obexelimab for the treatment of IgG4-RD and potentially other B cell-mediated autoimmune conditions WALTHAM, Mass., Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Zenas BioPharma, a global biopharmaceutical company committed to […]

Conagen and Sumitomo Chemical jointly develop a new era of renewable carbon materials

Bedford, Mass., Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Conagen, the bioplatform innovator and biomanufacturer, and Sumitomo Chemical, Japan’s leading chemical company, have announced to jointly develop p-hydroxystyrene (HS) and its polymer, poly p-hydroxystyrene (PHS), using a combination of biosynthesis, chemosynthesis, and polymerization. The monomer and the polymer are 100% renewable carbon, marking a new era of […]

US launches global health bureau to counter infectious diseases

The United States launched Tuesday a global health bureau to help improve global health and counter infectious diseases. “Today the State Department is officially launching a new Bureau of Global Heath Security and Diplomacy,” Secretary of State Anton…

Egypt, Turkiye consider using national currencies in trade

Egypt and Turkiye announced Tuesday they discussed using their respective national currencies in trade exchanges, and agreed to increase trade volume from USD 10 to 15 billion in the next five years.This came during a visit paid by Egypt’s trade minis…

A gang arrested for stealing mobile phones in Zubair

The security services arrested a gang for stealing mobile phones in Al-Zubair district, west of Basra.The District Commissioner of Al-Zubayr district, Maher Al-Saeedi, said in a statement: “The gang, consisting of four individuals, was arrested in an …