Why it matters: The acquisition expands Leyden Labs beyond the broadly protective nasal antibodies at the center of its pipeline into a second approach to mucosal protection: switching on the airway’s own antiviral defenses.

The Philippines has approved the commercial sale of its first African Swine Fever (ASF) vaccine for fattening pigs, givi…

Why it matters: HAE is a rare genetic disorder that causes unpredictable, potentially life-threatening swelling attacks, typically driven by excessive bradykinin activity.

Research has found that the skin operates on an internal 24-hour clock that controls its functions, from DNA repair to permeability and collagen production. The research opens opportunities for cosmetics formulators to develop more targeted morning and evening products that work with the skin’s natural rhythms. 

Norwegian livestock technology company Nofence has launched the N3 cattle collar, positioning the device as the foundati…

Record-breaking heatwaves have been seen across the world this summer, causing a rise in consumer demand for cooling sunscreens. In response, Kolmar Korea is expanding its sun care range with proprietary technologies designed to overcome the limitations of conventional cooling cosmetics.

Germany’s rapeseed oil trade is losing some momentum after a strong 2024/25 season, with exports falling sharply i…

Sandhoff disease, like Tay-Sachs disease, is a fatal neurodegenerative lysosomal storage disease caused by the absence of ß-hexosaminidase (Hex) which leads to the accumulation of GM2 ganglioside in lysosomes. The disease, for which there are no available therapies, results in the death of children at a young age (around four years old).

Estonian biotechnology company ÄIO and skin care brand Tilk have jointly unveiled a Skin Booster Face Cream containing two ÄIO fermentation-derived cosmetic ingredients, Fermira RedOil and ZymaLipid Complex.