Latest Biotechnology News

Starpharma’s 2025 AGM highlighted breakthrough partnerships and clinical progress, positioning the biotech for growth. Key deals with Genentech and Radiopharm Theranostics underpin a promising pipeline and expanding revenue streams.

Zoono Group has signed a five-year exclusive contract with Multisteps Pty Limited to apply its antimicrobial technology to fresh produce packaging in Australia, aiming to reduce food waste and boost sustainability.

Biotron Limited’s lead HBV drug BIT-HBV001 demonstrates superior antiviral activity and synergy with the current standard treatment Tenofovir in preclinical models, advancing hopes for a more effective Hepatitis B therapy.

PYC Therapeutics reports sustained vision improvements in patients with Retinitis Pigmentosa type 11 treated with VP-001, showing promising safety and efficacy up to 18 months. The company plans to engage the FDA in early 2026 to finalize pivotal trial design.

Immutep Limited’s Phase II EFTISARC-NEO trial reveals a novel immunotherapy combo delivering a striking 51.5% tumour response in soft tissue sarcoma patients, alongside robust immune activation signals.

Actinogen Medical’s XanaMIA Phase 2b/3 trial for Alzheimer’s disease has received a positive safety recommendation from its independent Data Monitoring Committee, allowing the study to proceed unchanged. Investors now await the critical efficacy analysis scheduled for January 2026.

Vectus Biosystems has responded to an ASX price query following a dramatic spike in its share price and trading volume, denying any undisclosed information and confirming compliance with ASX rules.

NeuroScientific Biopharmaceuticals has initiated treatment of its fourth patient under the Special Access Scheme for StemSmart™, progressing towards a Phase 2 trial targeting severe Crohn’s disease.

Invex Therapeutics Ltd has had its trading suspension lifted following an announcement of new board and officer appointments, signaling a fresh chapter for the biotech company.

Memphasys Limited has successfully raised over $1.1 million through a pro-rata entitlement offer to accelerate the commercialisation of its innovative Felix™ sperm selection system, targeting key regulatory approvals and market expansion.

Invex Therapeutics Ltd has been suspended from trading on the ASX due to a failure to maintain the minimum number of directors required by law. The suspension will remain until the company rectifies its governance structure and complies with listing rules.

Zoono Group has secured a five-year exclusive contract with Mpact Operations to apply its antimicrobial technology to corrugated packaging for fresh produce in South Africa and Namibia, aiming to extend shelf-life and reduce food waste.