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Neurizon Therapeutics reported a sharp rise in half-year losses to $7.28 million but marked significant progress with its lead drug NUZ-001 entering a major ALS clinical trial and securing critical regulatory designations.

PYC Therapeutics has launched a A$145.8 million pro-rata accelerated non-renounceable entitlement offer to fund late-stage clinical trials across its pipeline targeting rare diseases with high unmet needs. The capital raise aims to extend the company’s cash runway beyond FY27, supporting four drug candidates through critical human safety and efficacy milestones.

PYC Therapeutics is set to raise up to $146 million through a pro-rata entitlement offer, aiming to accelerate its RNA-based drug candidates targeting major unmet medical needs. Major shareholder support and underwriting commitments underpin the capital raise.

Memphasys has initiated clinical utility testing of its Felix™ System in Brazil through a partnership with Laboratorio Androscience, aiming to establish a foothold in the rapidly growing Latin American IVF sector.

Neurizon Therapeutics received FDA guidance on its IND application for NUZ-001, with a single request for additional animal exposure data but no safety concerns flagged. The company is actively addressing the FDA’s request while evaluating impacts on its ALS trial timeline.

Avecho Biotechnology has responded to an ASX price query, confirming no undisclosed information exists to explain recent trading spikes, while highlighting market speculation linked to its Phase III CBD insomnia trial.

Ecofibre Limited has restructured its Australian loan facilities, extending repayment terms and adjusting interest rates to support a more sustainable financial footing.

Recce Pharmaceuticals has temporarily paused trading of its securities, signaling a potentially significant development pending further disclosure.

Neurotech International has inked a development deal with RH Farma to produce a pharmaceutical-grade cannabinoid drug targeting pediatric neurodevelopmental disorders, leveraging advanced European extraction technology.

Telix Pharmaceuticals has gained UK MHRA approval for Illuccix, its advanced prostate cancer PET imaging agent, promising to alleviate supply shortages and improve diagnostic accuracy across the UK.

Argenica Therapeutics reported a 16% reduction in half-year losses to $1.19 million, buoyed by a 29% increase in other income largely from R&D tax incentives, as it advances its neuroprotective drug development.

Memphasys has completed the final patient visit in its Felix™ clinical trial, with data lock expected within two weeks and preliminary results slated for early March 2025. This milestone paves the way for CE Mark submission and imminent commercialisation in Europe.