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Chimeric Therapeutics reports encouraging interim results from its ADVENT-AML Phase 1B trial, with two of three newly diagnosed AML patients achieving remission using their novel CORE-NK cell therapy combined with standard treatment.

Mesoblast has been granted a seven-year orphan-drug exclusivity by the FDA for its cell therapy Ryoncil, reinforcing its market position in treating steroid-refractory acute graft versus host disease in children.

Genetic Technologies Limited has announced significant leadership changes, appointing Michael Walker as Executive Chairman and Managing Director, alongside new executive and board members.

Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals has secured centralised US ethics approval for its pivotal Phase 3 trial of injectable pentosan polysulfate sodium (iPPS) targeting moderate to severe knee osteoarthritis, setting the stage for patient enrolment in Q3 2025.

Immutep’s novel immunotherapy combination with KEYTRUDA and chemotherapy shows a 60.8% response rate in first-line non-small cell lung cancer, outperforming historical benchmarks especially in patients with low PD-L1 expression.

Genetic Technologies Limited has officially exited external administration following the effectuation of a Deed of Company Arrangement, marking a significant shift in its corporate governance and creditor relations.

Neuren Pharmaceuticals has received official FDA minutes confirming the primary endpoints for its pivotal Phase 3 trial of NNZ-2591 targeting Phelan-McDermid syndrome, reinforcing the positive signals from earlier studies.

PolyNovo’s NovoSorb BTM technology has demonstrated promising first-in-human results as a novel delivery platform for pancreatic islet cell transplants in Type 1 diabetes, potentially redefining treatment approaches.

Holista Colltech Limited has responded to an ASX price query regarding recent unusual trading activity, confirming no undisclosed material information exists to explain the surge.

Bio-Gene Technology Limited has launched a Share Purchase Plan allowing Australian shareholders to invest up to $15,000 at 2.3 cents per share, matching a recent $2.1 million placement. The offer includes free-attaching options, subject to shareholder approval, to support key product development milestones.

Nyrada’s experimental drug NYR-BI03 shows promising cardioprotective and anti-arrhythmic effects in animal models, reinforcing its potential as a treatment for acute myocardial infarction.

Memphasys Limited has successfully trialed its RoXsta™ Mega Cell High-Throughput Assay, capable of processing 96 antioxidant tests in under an hour, promising a leap forward in rapid, cost-effective oxidative stress analysis.