Is Zogenix, Inc. (ZGNX) the Top Pick in the Biotechnology Industry? – InvestorsObserver

Zogenix, Inc. (ZGNX) is near the bottom in its industry group according to InvestorsObserver. ZGNX gets an overall rating of 35. That means it scores higher than 35 percent of stocks. Zogenix, Inc. gets a 27 rank in the Biotechnology industry. Biotechnology is number 28 out of 148 industries.

Searching for the best stocks to invest in can be difficult. There are thousands of options and it can be confusing on what actually constitutes a great value. Investors Observer allows you to choose from eight unique metrics to view the top industries and the best performing stocks in that industry. A score of 35 would rank higher than 35 percent of all stocks.

These rankings allows you to easily compare stocks and view what the strengths and weaknesses are of a given company. This lets you find the stocks with the best short and long term growth prospects in a matter of seconds. The combined score incorporates technical and fundamental analysis in order to give a comprehensive overview of a stocks performance. Investors who then want to focus on analysts rankings or valuations are able to see the separate scores for each section.

Zogenix, Inc. (ZGNX) stock is trading at $20.22 as of 11:01 AM on Friday, Dec 18, a loss of -$0.08, or -0.39% from the previous closing price of $20.30. The stock has traded between $19.87 and $20.41 so far today. Volume today is less active than usual. So far 308,229 shares have traded compared to average volume of 863,394 shares.

Click Here to get the full Stock Score Report on Zogenix, Inc. (ZGNX) Stock.

Read more:
Is Zogenix, Inc. (ZGNX) the Top Pick in the Biotechnology Industry? - InvestorsObserver

LanzaTech and TeselaGen Biotechnology Sign New Multi-Year Deal to Advance Carbon Remediation via Biological Processes – PR Web

The ability to economically recycle poisonous greenhouse gasses like carbon oxides into valuable products via a biological process is an amazing achievement.

San Francisco and Chicago (PRWEB) December 21, 2020

Today, LanzaTech announced the signing of a new multi-year contract with TeselaGen Biotechnology, extending their relationship through 2025. The two companies have been collaborating since 2016 on the informatics behind high-throughput synthetic biology workflows. Over that time, LanzaTech has continued to experience rapid growth, showing the feasibility to synthesize more than 100 different molecules using its carbon-eating bacteria, and demonstrating the need for a significant scaleup of its R&D operations.

"Designing and optimizing biology is not easy, and we are in a race to recycle more carbon before it is too late. This collaboration with TeselaGen will extend our capabilities and help us achieve our goals", said Dr. Sean Simpson Chief Scientific Officer and Co-founder at LanzaTech. TeselaGen has developed one of the most advanced cloud-based solutions for designing, building, and optimizing complex biological workflows and products. We are enthusiastic about extending our collaboration with the TeselaGen team, added Dr. Michael Kpke, Vice President Synthetic Biology at LanzaTech.

LanzaTech has developed unique wet-lab capabilities, as well as some advanced bioinformatic solutions tailored for optimizing their anaerobic microbes. With input from LanzaTech, we have developed an operating system for biotechnology that can interoperate with existing infrastructure and services, facilitating the flow of information across various services, biotech vendors, external databases, algorithms, and automated equipment. This helps LanzaTech keep tight control of their biological design automation process, from start to finish. We want to enable the biotech industry to iterate faster, helping it reduce costs and time-to-market, said Dr. Eduardo Abeliuk, Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of TeselaGen.

The ability to economically recycle poisonous greenhouse gas like carbon oxides into valuable products via a biological process is an amazing achievement. We are excited to continue helping this very talented team at LanzaTech push the limits of whats possible through Synthetic Biology, added Michael Fero, Chief Operating Officer and Co-founder of TeselaGen. In particular, we look forward to bringing our recently published iterative machine learning approach to the task of making LanzaTechs microbes even more efficient, he added.

About LanzaTechCarbon recycling company, LanzaTech is a global leader in gas fermentation, making sustainable fuels and chemicals via biological conversion of waste carbon emissions, including industrial off-gases; syngas generated from any biomass resource (e.g., municipal solid waste), organic industrial waste, agricultural waste); and reformed biogas. LanzaTechs expertise in fermentation scale-up, reactor design, machine learning, and synthetic biology has enabled the company to commercialize its recycling process and demonstrate the production of over 100 different chemicals. With global investors and partners, LanzaTech has a pipeline of commercial projects around the world and is working across the supply chain to provide novel circular solutions to mitigate carbon by producing consumer goods that would otherwise come from fresh fossil resources. Founded in New Zealand, LanzaTech is based in Illinois, USA, and employs more than 170 people, with locations in China, India, and Europe. Further information is available at http://www.LanzaTech.com

About TeselaGenTeselaGen is building an artificial intelligence-enabled operating system for biotechnology. TeselaGen's cloud-based solution bridges the gaps between biologists who are designing valuable products - like vaccines, biologic medicines, and sustainably sourced chemicals - lab technicians who are running and optimizing experimental workflows, and bioinformaticians who analyze experimental data and have to recommend new experiments. TeselaGen is privately held and is based in San Francisco, CA. The company has received early recognition in the form of various US National Science Foundation funding awards, a CORFO award, and a Bio-IT World Best Practices Award. TeselaGen uses its proprietary Synthetic Evolution technology to help companies efficiently design and optimize biological products. Follow @teselagen on Twitter and learn more at http://www.teselagen.com

Share article on social media or email:

See the article here:
LanzaTech and TeselaGen Biotechnology Sign New Multi-Year Deal to Advance Carbon Remediation via Biological Processes - PR Web

Vir Biotechnology and GSK Announce Start of NIH-Sponsored ACTIV-3 Trial Evaluating VIR-7831 in Hospitalized Adults with COVID-19 – Yahoo Finance

Randomized, placebo-controlled, multicenter, global Phase 3 trial will investigate the safety and efficacy of VIR-7831 in hospitalized adults with COVID-19

SAN FRANCISCO and LONDON, Dec. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIR) and GlaxoSmithKline plc (LSE/NYSE: GSK) today announced that the first patient has been dosed in a new sub-trial of the National Institutes of Healths (NIH) Accelerating COVID-19 Therapeutic Interventions and Vaccines (ACTIV) Program Phase 3 clinical trial. This trial is designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of VIR-7831 for the treatment of hospitalized adults with COVID-19. VIR-7831 (also known as GSK4182136) is a fully human anti-SARS-CoV-2 (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus-2) investigational monoclonal antibody that was selected based on its potential to neutralize the virus, kill infected cells, provide a high barrier to resistance and achieve high concentrations in the lungs (one of the major sites of infection).

ACTIV-3 is one of several ongoing trials in the NIHs ACTIV program, an NIH led public-private partnership designed to accelerate development of the most promising treatments and vaccine candidates for COVID-19. ACTIV-3 has been designed as a master protocol that allows for the simultaneous evaluation of multiple investigational therapeutics as they become available, but within the same clinical trial structure, across multiple trial sites.

George Scangos, Ph.D., chief executive officer of Vir, said: Recent data suggest that the neutralizing activity of antibodies may be insufficient to protect hospitalized adults from the most severe consequences of COVID-19. We are hopeful that the differentiating factors and broad anti-coronavirus activity of VIR-7831 may allow it to help those patients and add to our preparedness for related coronaviruses that could emerge in the future.

Dr. Hal Barron, chief scientific officer and president R&D, GSK, said: With new infection and hospitalization rates reaching record highs, the world needs multiple options to help combat this pandemic. We are developing solutions to fight this virus, from prevention through treatment, to provide relief from COVID-related illness. Our treatment option, VIR-7831, which has a high barrier to resistance and has the potential to neutralize the virus and kill infected cells, could allow this treatment to be effective for patients in hospital settings, where other antibodies have so far not shown an impact.

Story continues

In addition to the Phase 3 ACTIV-3 trial, VIR-7831 is also being evaluated in the global Phase 2/3 COMET-ICE (COVID-19 Monoclonal antibody Efficacy Trial - Intent to Care Early) trial for the early treatment of COVID-19 in adults at high risk of hospitalization. The Phase 3 part of the COMET-ICE trial is assessing the safety and efficacy of a single intravenous (IV) infusion of VIR-7831 or placebo in approximately 1,300 non-hospitalized participants globally. The primary efficacy endpoint is the proportion of adults who have progression of COVID-19 as defined by the need for hospitalization or death within 29 days of randomization. The COMET clinical development program for VIR-7831 also includes a planned Phase 3 trial for the prevention of symptomatic infection.

ACTIV-3 Clinical Trial DesignThe ACTIV-3 trial arm evaluating VIR-7831 will initially compare 300 participants who have been hospitalized with mild to moderate COVID-19 with fewer than 13 days of symptoms, who will receive either VIR-7831 or placebo. Participants also will receive standard care for COVID-19, including the FDA-approved antiviral remdesivir. Five days after dosing, participants clinical status will be assessed, based on need for supplemental oxygen, mechanical ventilation, or other supportive care. If the VIR-7831 treatment arm appears to have a positive benefit:risk profile, the trial will enroll an additional 700 participants, including those who are more severely ill (i.e., adults with organ failure requiring mechanical support, or COVID-19-associated dysfunction of organs other than the lungs). Trial participants will be followed for 90 days following enrollment to analyze their response to treatment. The primary efficacy endpoint is the participants sustained recovery for 14 days after release from the hospital.

About VIR-7831 / GSK4182136VIR-7831 (GSK4182136) is a monoclonal antibody for which preclinical data suggest its ability to neutralize SARS-CoV-2 live virus in vitro and in vivo. The antibody binds to an epitope on SARS-CoV-2 that is shared with SARS-CoV-1 (also known as SARS), indicating that the epitope is highly conserved, which may make it more difficult for resistance to develop. VIR-7831/GSK4182136 has been engineered with the potential to enhance lung bioavailability and have an extended half-life.

About the Vir and GSK CollaborationIn April 2020, Vir and GSK entered into a collaboration to research and develop solutions for coronaviruses, including SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The collaboration uses Virs proprietary monoclonal antibody platform technology to accelerate existing and identify new anti-viral antibodies that could be used as therapeutic or preventive options to help address the current COVID-19 pandemic and future outbreaks. The companies will leverage GSKs expertise in functional genomics and combine their capabilities in CRISPR screening and artificial intelligence to identify anti-coronavirus compounds that target cellular host genes. They will also apply their combined expertise to research SARS-CoV-2 and other coronavirus vaccines.

About Vir BiotechnologyVir Biotechnology is a clinical-stage immunology company focused on combining immunologic insights with cutting-edge technologies to treat and prevent serious infectious diseases. Vir has assembled four technology platforms that are designed to stimulate and enhance the immune system by exploiting critical observations of natural immune processes. Its current development pipeline consists of product candidates targeting SARS-CoV-2, hepatitis B virus, influenza A, human immunodeficiency virus and tuberculosis. For more information, please visit http://www.vir.bio.

About GSK GSK is a science-led global healthcare company with a special purpose: to help people do more, feel better, live longer. For further information please visit http://www.gsk.com/about-us.

Vir Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as may, will, plan, potential, aim, promising and similar expressions (as well as other words or expressions referencing future events, conditions or circumstances) are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on Virs expectations and assumptions as of the date of this press release. Each of these forward-looking statements involves risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release include statements regarding the potential benefits of VIR-7831 in treating hospitalized patients with COVID-19, the potential benefits of participating in the ACTIV-3 trial, the ability of using a combination of a potent effector function and neutralization capabilities in enhancing the efficacy of monoclonal antibodies to treat hospitalized patients, the efficacy and safety of a single intravenous (IV) infusion of VIR-7831, Virs plans around the evaluation of interim analyses and the expected timing of clinical study results for VIR-7831, the ability of VIR-7831 to prevent symptomatic infection, the clinical trial design around ACTIV-3 as well as statements around the potential benefits of Vir and GSKs collaboration in addressing the current COVID-19 pandemic and future outbreaks of the disease. Many factors may cause differences between current expectations and actual results, including delays or failures in planned patient enrollment or retention, clinical site activation rates or clinical trial enrollment rates that are lower than expected, unexpected safety or efficacy data observed during preclinical or clinical studies, challenges in the treatment of hospitalized patients, difficulties in collaborating with other companies or government agencies, challenges in accessing manufacturing capacity, successful development and/or commercialization of alternative product candidates by our competitors, changes in expected or existing competition, delays in or disruptions to our business or clinical trials due to the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical changes or other external factors, and unexpected litigation or other disputes.

GSK Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking StatementsGSK cautions investors that any forward-looking statements or projections made by GSK, including those made in this announcement, are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Such factors include, but are not limited to, those described under Item 3.D "Risk Factors" in the company's Annual Report on Form 20-F for 2019 and as set out in GSKs Principal risks and uncertainties section of the Q2 Results and any impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Registered in England & Wales:No. 3888792

Registered Office:980 Great West RoadBrentford, MiddlesexTW8 9GS

View original post here:
Vir Biotechnology and GSK Announce Start of NIH-Sponsored ACTIV-3 Trial Evaluating VIR-7831 in Hospitalized Adults with COVID-19 - Yahoo Finance

The vaccines of tomorrow: how to invest in biotechnology – Rask Media

Biotechnology has experienced extraordinary growth in recent times and came to popular attention as companies raced to find vaccines and cures for COVID-19. While investing in this area has obvious appeal from a social and moral perspective, it can also be a highly lucrative space as a growth investment in a portfolio.

Biotechnology specifically refers to technologies that use biological processes, capturing companies that focus on research, development, manufacturing and/or marketing of products based on biological and genetic information. The different types of biotechnology include biological drugs, vaccines, immunotherapy, gene therapy, orphan drugs and genetic engineering.

Biotechnology is predicted to be valued at more than US$833.34bn by 2027, compared to US$447.92 billion at the end of 2019, and will continue to grow, driven by the growing global population and the need for affordable, effective treatments and vaccines.Biotechnology will also be a beneficiary of population aging, particularly in Western countries. The reason for this is that an increase in the volume of older citizens is likely to have an accompanying and proportional increase in the volume of age-related diseases such as cardiovascular disease, dementia or arthritis, all requiring treatment.

Gilead is one example of a company with prospects in this space. Gilead is already well-known for its highly effective HIV treatments but is also targeting US and European approvals to market a drug called Filgotinib to treat rheumatoid arthritis.

In a demonstration of the growth in this industry, this year alone, 30-35 biotechnology companies are anticipated to go public, raising approximately US$3.5 billion.

The healthcare sector as a whole is likely to see greater investment as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. For example, national health spending growth in the US is expected to average 5.4% annually through 2028, reaching US$6 trillion a year. Biotechnology will also be a beneficiary of this increased investment.

Investment and value from biotechnology is expected to grow in the coming years. While the trend already existed due to continuous tech improvements and the needs of a growing population, the COVID-19 pandemic has created a new spotlight on this area which may accelerate its growth.

Australian investors are likely to already be exposed to this growth segment in the concentrated domestic market. However, they may be missing exposure to the US, which dominates the global market for biotechnology.

Biotechnology could be considered part of a sector allocation to healthcare, or investors might view it as a thematic investment. You can find more information about thematic investing and using it in your portfolio in our latest whitepaper.

There are a range of ways to access the biotechnology industry.Investors could consider direct shares in biotechnology companies or alternatively consider managed funds. Direct shares can be a high-risk approach due to the high failure rates of drug testing and long periods of development (i.e., long periods where there may be no or a limited return on investment). Theres also the element of chance has the investor picked the winner? It could take years to know.

Managed investments, be it actively managed funds or passive options like ETFs, can assist in managing risk by spreading it across a larger number of companies. Investors could choose to invest by taking a sector approach and investing in a fund focusing on broader healthcare, or look at industry-specific options focusing on biotechnology. ETFS S&P Biotech ETF (ASX Code: CURE) is one such example that offers broad exposure to US biotechnology.

The rest is here:
The vaccines of tomorrow: how to invest in biotechnology - Rask Media

Marinus Pharmaceuticals Announces Its Addition to the Nasdaq Biotechnology Index – Business Wire

RADNOR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Marinus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: MRNS), a pharmaceutical company dedicated to the development of innovative therapeutics to treat rare seizure disorders, today announced it has been selected for inclusion in the Nasdaq Biotechnology Index (NBI), which became effective prior to market open today.

On the tails of a momentous year, we are pleased to be included in the Nasdaq Biotechnology Index, said Scott Braunstein, M.D., Chief Executive Officer of Marinus Pharmaceuticals. Index inclusion recognizes our clinical progress and heightened investor awareness as we remain committed to rapidly advancing our pipeline in rare epilepsies and neuropsychiatric disorders.

The NBI is designed to track the performance of a set of securities listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market that are classified as either biotechnology or pharmaceutical according to the Industry Classification Benchmark (ICB).

About Marinus Pharmaceuticals

Marinus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a pharmaceutical company dedicated to the development of innovative therapeutics to treat rare seizure disorders. Ganaxolone is a positive allosteric modulator of GABAA receptors that acts on a well-characterized target in the brain known to have anti-seizure, anti-depressant and anti-anxiety effects. Ganaxolone is being developed in IV and oral dose formulations intended to maximize therapeutic reach to adult and pediatric patient populations in both acute and chronic care settings. Marinus recently completed the first ever Phase 3 pivotal trial in children with CDKL5 deficiency disorder and is conducting a Phase 2 trial in tuberous sclerosis complex, as well as a Phase 2 biomarker-driven proof-of-concept trial in PCDH19-related epilepsy. The company has also initiated a Phase 3 trial in status epilepticus. For more information visit http://www.marinuspharma.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

To the extent that statements contained in this press release are not descriptions of historical facts regarding Marinus, they are forward-looking statements reflecting the current beliefs and expectations of management made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as may, will, expect, anticipate, estimate, intend, believe, and similar expressions (as well as other words or expressions referencing future events, conditions or circumstances) are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Examples of forward-looking statements contained in this press release include, among others, statements regarding our clinical development plans for ganaxolone. Forward-looking statements in this release involve substantial risks and uncertainties that could cause our clinical development programs, future results, performance or achievements to differ significantly from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others, uncertainties and delays relating to the design, enrollment, completion, and results of clinical trials; unanticipated costs and expenses; clinical trial results may not support further development in a specified indication or at all; actions or advice of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration may affect the design, initiation, timing, continuation and/or progress of clinical trials or result in the need for additional clinical trials; our ability to obtain and maintain regulatory approval for our product candidate; delays, interruptions or failures in the manufacture and supply of our product candidate; our ability to raise additional capital; the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, the medical community and the global economy; and the availability or potential availability of alternative products or treatments for conditions targeted by us that could affect the availability or commercial potential of our product candidate. Marinus undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements. For a further description of the risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed in these forward-looking statements, as well as risks relating to the business of the Company in general, see filings Marinus has made with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Read the original post:
Marinus Pharmaceuticals Announces Its Addition to the Nasdaq Biotechnology Index - Business Wire

Cidara Therapeutics Appoints Biotechnology Industry Veteran Christopher Kurtz As Executive Vice President of Technical Operations – BioSpace

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cidara Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CDTX), a biotechnology company developing long-acting therapeutics designed to transform the standard of care for patients facing serious fungal or viral infections, today announced the appointment of Christopher (Chris) Kurtz as executive vice president of technical operations. Mr. Kurtz brings more than 26 years of experience in global manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, CMC development and program management for drugs and devices at various stages of development.

We are pleased to welcome Chris to our leadership team at such a pivotal time for our antifungal and antiviral programs, said Jeffrey Stein, Ph.D., president and chief executive officer of Cidara. Chriss leadership and deep manufacturing expertise, delivering both biologic and small molecule drugs to market, will be invaluable as we advance rezafungin, currently in pivotal Phase 3 trials, towards filing, and advance our antiviral conjugate (AVC) influenza program to IND filing.

Prior to joining Cidara, Mr. Kurtz served as head of commercial API manufacturing at Gilead Sciences, where he and his team played an instrumental role in the recent launches of products such as Biktarvy and Veklury (remdesivir). He previously served as vice president, for drug device industrialization at AbbVie, where he led product scale-up and industrialization projects for drug-device combinations. Prior to that, Mr. Kurtz held a number of leadership positions where he managed the development, scale-up and commercialization of drugs, biologics, medical devices and combination products at various companies, including Monsanto, Nektar Therapeutics, Alza Corporation, Alexza and Novo Nordisk. He has successfully established supply capabilities and navigated products from late-stage development through approval, launch and sustained commercialization. Mr. Kurtz holds a B.S. in chemical engineering from the University of Colorado and is a graduate of the Westinghouse S3G Nuclear Engineering Program. He is also a proud veteran of the US Navy Submarine Force.

Mr. Kurtz commented, Cidaras commitment to the development of novel long-acting therapeutics for serious fungal and viral infections is of vital importance now more than ever. Rezafungin has the potential to become the new standard of care for the treatment and prevention of invasive fungal infections globally, and I look forward to leveraging my manufacturing and supply chain expertise to support a successful launch in the coming years. Additionally, Cidara is leveraging its Cloudbreak platform to create a new class of long-acting antivirals in influenza, RSV and HIV, and I am very excited to work with the Cidara team to advance these programs.

About RezafunginRezafungin is a novel once-weekly echinocandin being developed for both the treatment and prevention of serious fungal infections, such as candidemia and invasive candidiasis. The structure and properties of rezafungin are specifically designed to improve upon a clinically validated mechanism intended to enhance its efficacy and safety potential for patients. Cidara is currently conducting a Phase 3 clinical trial with rezafungin for the first-line treatment of candidemia and/or invasive candidiasis (ReSTORE trial) and a second Phase 3 clinical trial of once-weekly rezafungin for the prevention of invasive fungal disease in patients undergoing allogeneic blood and marrow transplantation (ReSPECT trial).

About Cloudbreak AVCsCidara is developing a new generation of immunotherapeutic antivirals from its Cloudbreak antiviral platform that couple potent antivirals to a human antibody fragment. These long-acting, antiviral conjugates (AVCs) directly inhibit viral proliferation while simultaneously engaging the immune system. AVCs are initially being studied for the prevention and treatment of seasonal and pandemic influenza, with the potential to deliver universal protection for an entire flu season with a single dose. Cidara is also advancing preclinical and discovery AVC programs to target other life-threatening viruses, such as RSV, HIV and CoV, including COVID-19.

About Cidara TherapeuticsCidara is developing long-acting therapeutics designed to transform the standard of care for patients facing serious fungal or viral infections. The Companys portfolio is comprised of its lead antifungal candidate, rezafungin, in addition to antiviral conjugates (AVCs) for the prevention and treatment of influenza and other viral diseases from Cidaras proprietary Cloudbreak antiviral platform. Cidara is headquartered in San Diego, California. For more information, please visit http://www.cidara.com.

Forward-Looking StatementsThis release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements describe future expectations, plans, results, or strategies and are generally preceded by words such as anticipates, expect, may, plan or will. Forward-looking statements in this release include, but are not limited to, statements related to the potential for rezafungin to transform the standard of care in treatment and prevention of invasive fungal infections, as well as the potential of the Cloudbreak platform to create a new class of long-acting AVCs in influenza, RSV and HIV. Such statements are subject to a multitude of risks and uncertainties that could cause future circumstances, events, or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements, such as unanticipated delays in or negative results from Cidaras clinical trials, impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on patient enrollment or other obstacles to the development of rezafungin and advancement of Cidaras other development programs. These and other risks are identified under the caption Risk Factors in Cidaras most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and other filings subsequently made with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date on which they were made and are based on managements assumptions and estimates as of such date. Cidara does not undertake any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of the receipt of new information, the occurrence of future events or otherwise.

INVESTOR CONTACT:Brian RitchieLifeSci Advisors(212) 915-2578britchie@lifesciadvisors.com

MEDIA CONTACT:Karen OShea, Ph.D.LifeSci Communications(929) 469-3860koshea@lifescicomms.com

Read more:
Cidara Therapeutics Appoints Biotechnology Industry Veteran Christopher Kurtz As Executive Vice President of Technical Operations - BioSpace

Eluminex Biosciences, an Ophthalmology-Focused Biotechnology CompanyAnnounces Closing of $50 Million Series A Financing – BioSpace

Shanghai, China, Nov. 20, 2020 Eluminex Biosciences Limited (Eluminex), an ophthalmic biotechnology company committed to the discovery and development of first-in-class and/or best-in-class therapies, today announced the completion of a $50 million (USD) Series A Financing co-led by Lilly Asia Ventures, GL Ventures (venture capital arm of Hillhouse Capital), and Quan Capital. The Eluminex headquarters and research and development center are located in Suzhou Industrial Park; the business center is based in Shanghai, and future plans include establishing a global clinical and registration center in the San Francisco Bay Area.

We greatly appreciate the profound level of support and trust from three global investors, said Jinzhong Zhang, PhD, Co-Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer. With these proceeds, our goal is to build an innovative pipeline addressing critical unmet medical needs in vision-threatening diseases for patients worldwide. Additionally, we are pleased to have three world-renowned professors of ophthalmology as members of our Scientific Advisory Board: Quan Dong Nguyen, MD, MSc (Stanford University), Zuguo Liu, MD, PhD (Xiamen University), and Xiaodong Sun, MD, PhD (Shanghai Jiao Tong University). We are grateful for their significant contributions in helping us develop our pipeline programs.

The company also announced that Charles Semba, MD, has joined Eluminex as Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Dr. Semba is an internationally recognized leader in ophthalmic drug development. He has served as CMO in three prior ophthalmic companies: SARcode Bioscience (acquired by Shire/Takeda), ForSight VISION5 (acquired by Allergan), and Graybug Vision (NASDAQ: GRAY). He has held senior leadership roles as Vice President Ophthalmic Medicine at Shire/Takeda and Ophthalmology Group Head at Genentech. Dr. Semba led the clinical development of ranibizumab (LUCENTIS), the first global blockbuster anti-VEGF agent to reverse blindness in wet age-related macular degeneration and lifitegrast (XIIDRA), the first novel agent for the treatment of both signs and symptoms of dry eye disease; XIIDRA was acquired by Novartis for over $5 billion (USD).

Regarding the success of this financing, all parties have expressed their confidence and expectations for the new company. Closing Series A financing is indeed a major milestone. The leadership at Eluminex should be congratulated for this impressive achievement amidst current global events. commented Dr. Nguyen, Professor of Ophthalmology at the Byers Eye Institute, Stanford University. Such financial success and security demonstrate the trusts that the company has earned from the investment community in Eluminexs research and development therapeutic plans to preserve and enhance vision for patients with devastating ocular diseases worldwide.

Driven by an aging population and overuse of eyes in various ages, the ophthalmic market is seeing huge unmet needs for new products. The teams solid track record and rich experience in ophthalmic drug development enables the company to develop innovative therapies not only for China but for the global market. We are thrilled and honored to join hands with this seasoned team and partner with reputable investors from the very beginning, said Stephen Lin, Partner at Lilly Asia Ventures.

The founding team of Eluminex Biosciences has rich experience in drug development and innovation with great potential in the future. Hillhouse will help Eluminex continue to innovate, research and develop leading ophthalmic disease treatment drugs, meeting the needs of a large number of patients, and continue to create social well-being," said Michael Yi, Partner and Co-Chief Investment Officer of Hillhouse Capital Group.

Quan Capital is committed to foster innovation and bring new solutions to patients with great unmet needs. We are pleased to co-lead the Series A round of Eluminex and are truly impressed by the stellar management team, said Marietta Wu, Managing Director of Quan Capital. We believe this team of seasoned industry veterans both globally and in China will build a leader in ophthalmology with accelerated development of novel therapeutics. Quan looks forward to working closely with the team and contributing our local resources and global networks.

_________________

About Eluminex Biosciences

Eluminex was established in February 2020 with the commitment to leading the development of novel therapeutics for the benefit of patients with vision-threatening eye diseases worldwide. Co-Founders, Dr. Jinzhong Zhang and Dr. Zhenze John Hu, have assembled a top tier management team with significant ophthalmic drug development experience, aiming to build a robust and sustainable innovative ophthalmic pipeline to tackle the unmet clinical needs. For detailed information contact Zhenze John Hu at john.hu@eluminexbio.com

About Lilly Ventures Asia

Lilly Asia Ventures (LAV) is a leading biomedical venture capital firm founded in 2008, with offices in Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Menlo Park. LAVs vision is to become the trusted partner for exceptional entrepreneurs seeking smart capital and to build great companies developing breakthrough products that can treat diseases and improve human health. For more information, visit http://www.lillyasiaventures.com.

Link:
Eluminex Biosciences, an Ophthalmology-Focused Biotechnology CompanyAnnounces Closing of $50 Million Series A Financing - BioSpace

Department Of Biotechnology’s Expert Committee Tracking Developments Related To COVID-19 Vaccine: Official | News – Swachh India NDTV

Maharashtra

DistrictCases

Mumbai45,478

Thane13,660

Pune9,920

Mumbai Suburban5,363

Aurangabad1,974

Nashik1,575

Raigad1,462

Palghar1,421

Solapur1,291

Jalgaon1,039

Akola757

Nagpur692

Kolhapur646

Satara629

Ratnagiri350

Amravati291

Dhule228

Hingoli208

Jalna201

Ahmednagar190

Nanded176

Yavatmal150

Sangli145

Latur139

Osmanabad125

Sindhudurg114

Buldhana88

Parbhani78

gondia69

Beed54

Nandurbar42

Gadchiroli42

Bhandara41

Chandrapur32

Washim13

Wardha11

18,52,266 4,757

81,162 2,769

17,23,370 7,486

47,734 40

DistrictCases

Udupi1,176

Kalaburagi669

Yadgir538

Bengaluru Urban529

Raichur369

Mandya346

Belagavi337

Bidar219

Hassan205

Davangere204

Vijayapura201

Dakshina Kannada179

Chikkaballapura149

Mysuru107

Bagalkote103

Uttara Kannada95

Shivamogga67

Dharwad61

Ballari60

Gadag45

Bengaluru Rural40

Tumakuru36

Kolar29

Haveri24

Chikkamagaluru19

Chitradurga14

Koppal5

Kodagu4

Ramanagara3

Chamarajanagara0

8,93,006 1,321

25,400 422

8,55,750 889

11,856 10

DistrictCases

Kurnool795

Krishna557

Guntur511

Anantapur428

East Godavari356

Chittoor319

Sri Potti Sriramulu Nell*296

Y.S.R.205

West Godavari199

Srikakulam183

Prakasam104

Visakhapatnam103

Vizianagaram23

8,71,972 667

5,910 256

8,59,029 914

7,033 9

DistrictCases

Chennai23,324

Chengalpattu1,314

Thiruvallur774

Villupuram509

See the article here:
Department Of Biotechnology's Expert Committee Tracking Developments Related To COVID-19 Vaccine: Official | News - Swachh India NDTV

Biology is having its industrial revolution – Axios

Bioscience research is undergoing a wave of automation and digitization, turning a manual, laborious practice into a true industry.

Why it matters: Biotechnology promises to revolutionize everything from medicine to energy, but for that to happen, the field needs to move out of the traditional lab and into something resembling a foundry. The growth of robotics and cloud-based remote research can help make that happen.

What's happening: In a report published last week, the design and engineering firm Arup made the case that the future of scientific labs will increasingly be automated and digitized, allowing researchers to carry out experiments remotely and scale up their work faster.

How it works: That means labs where experiments can be automated think robot arms moving vials en masse, rather than overworked graduate students pipetting by hand.

Of note: Benchling, which helps life science researchers remotely track and share data, has seen a 35% increase in platform use from customers working on COVID-19.

Zoom in: Speed and industrialization in the lab are particularly vital for developing a COVID-19 vaccine in record time.

Context: Ginkgo Bioworks, which is now valued at more than $4 billion, represents the cutting edge of biotech industrialization.

What's next: On Tuesday, the Department of Defense announced it would award $87.5 million which will be matched by more than $180 million in non-federal funding to establish a manufacturing innovation institute called BioMADE at the University of Minnesota.

The bottom line: If the 21st century really is going to be the "age of biology," as some experts have predicted, the field needs to undergo its own version of the Industrial Revolution.

Go here to read the rest:
Biology is having its industrial revolution - Axios

Biotechnology Market 2020: Global Industry Size, Share, Future Challenges, Revenue, Demand, Industry Growth and Top Players Analysis to 2027 – The…

Beathan Report published a new report, titled, Biotechnology Market. The report offers an extensive analysis of key growth strategies, drivers, opportunities, key segment, Porters Five Forces analysis, and competitive landscape. This study is a helpful source of information for market players, investors, VPs, stakeholders, and new entrants to gain thorough understanding of the industry and determine steps to be taken to gain competitive advantage.

The report offers key drivers that propel the growth in the global Biotechnology market. These insights help market players in devising strategies to gain market presence. The research also outlined restraints of the market. Insights on opportunities are mentioned to assist market players in taking further steps by determining potential in untapped regions.

Request Sample Report @ https://beathanreports.com/request-for-sample-report/10150

The research offers a detailed segmentation of the global Biotechnology market. Key segments analyzed in the research include type, drive system, application and geography. Extensive analysis of sales, revenue, growth rate, and market share of each type, drive system, application, and geography for the historic period and the forecast period is offered with the help of tables.

The market is analyzed based on regions and competitive landscape in each region is mentioned. Regions discussed in the study include North America (United States, Canada and Mexico), Europe (Germany, France, UK, Russia and Italy), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India and Southeast Asia), South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia), Middle East and Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria and South Africa). These insights help to devise strategies and create new opportunities to achieve exceptional results.

The following players are covered in this report:

Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc.

F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd

Pfizer

Merck &

Sanofi

AstraZeneca

Gilead

CELGENE CORPORATION

Biogen

Amgen, Inc

Abbott

Novo Nordisk A/S

Novartis AG

Lonza

Biotechnology

Request Discount About This Report @ https://beathanreports.com/discount-request-on-report/10150

Key Benefits:

The market player positioning segment provides an understanding of the current position of the market players active in the Biotechnology industry.

Breakdown Data by Type

DNA Sequencing

Nanobiotechnology

Tissue engineering and Regeneration

Fermentation

Cell Based Assay

PCR Technology

Chromatography Market

Others

Biotechnology Breakdown Data by Application

Health

Food & Agriculture

Natural Resources & Environment

Industrial Processing

Bioinformatics

Others

Request For Customization About This Report @ https://beathanreports.com/request-for-customization/10150

Key offerings of the report:

Contact Us

Beathan Report,

4004 W Lake Sammamish,

Pkway B9 Redmond,

WA 98052 United States.

Tel: +44 115 888 3028

Web: http://www.beathanreports.com

About Us

At Beathan Report, we understand that the research we provide is only as good as the outcome it inspires. These reports are generated by well-renowned publishers on the basis of the data acquired from an extensive research and credible business statistics. Thats why we are proud to provide the widest range of research products, multilingual 24/7 customer support and dedicated custom research services to deliver the insights you need to achieve your goals. Take a look at few of our aspects that makes Beathan Report an asset to your business.

See the original post here:
Biotechnology Market 2020: Global Industry Size, Share, Future Challenges, Revenue, Demand, Industry Growth and Top Players Analysis to 2027 - The...

Cellect Biotechnology Reports Third Quarter Financial and Operating Results; Recent Developments Position Company to Accelerate Progress in 2021 -…

Promising Progress on Clinical Development Progress, Collaborations and Partnering

Mutually Ended Discussion on Medical Cannabis Commercial and Merger Agreements

TEL AVIV, Israel, Nov. 20, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cellect Biotechnology Ltd. (NASDAQ: APOP), a developer of innovative technology which enables the functional selection of stem cells, today reported financial and operating results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2020. Subsequent to the end of the third quarter, the Company announced several other key achievements subsequent to the end of the third quarter that position it for continued success in 2021, including clinical and operational objectives:

Initiated its clinical trial in the U.S. The trial is being performed at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri, which is among the leading medical centers in the U.S. The Principal Investigator for the clinical trial is Zhifu Xiang, M.D., of Washington University. He is an Associate Professor in the Division of Oncology's Bone Marrow Transplantation & Leukemia Section in the Department of Medicine. John Dipersio M.D, Ph.D., will act as co-Principal Investigator for the study. He is the chief of the Division of Oncology in the Department of Medicine at Washington University.

Entered into a collaborative agreement with the Swedish XNK Therapeutics, enabling it to leverage Cellects technology in Natural Killer cell therapies. XNK is a clinical stage Swedish company working with the Karolinska Institute.

In spite of the COVID-19 challenges we expedited our clinical and business development activities as we successfully achieved several objectives, commented Dr. Shai Yarkoni, Chief Executive Officer. Specifically, we recently initiated our U.S. clinical trial and entered into a partnership with a clinical stage biotech company that will leverage our functional cell selection technology. I believe these results reflect our steadfast determination and success progressing our clinical trials, which also includes the trial in Israel, combined with the latest collaboration agreement with XNK Therapeutics gives us multiple shots on goal to maximize shareholder value. We believe, based on our internal evaluation and assessment, that each of these opportunities could potentially represent significant revenue streams in the coming years.

Story continues

Separately, Cellect and Canndoc Ltd. have mutually agreed to end previously announced commercial and merger discussions. The Company will continue to pursue a partner that can bring value to its shareholders and progress the development of the Companys platform technology.

The Company's cash and cash equivalents totaled $6.07 million as of September 30, 2020. The Company will use its resources to progress clinical and business development efforts to advance its functional cell selection technology. The Company has sufficient funds to operate in the next 15 months. Reference is made to Note 1. C (Going Concern) in the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements as of June 30th, 2020, which were filed as an exhibit to a Form 6-K dated August 12, 2020.

Third Quarter 2020 Financial Results:

Research and development (R&D) expenses for the third quarter of 2020 were $0.37 million, compared to $0.72 million in the third quarter of 2019. The decrease in the R&D expenses is primarily due to decrease in clinical activities as a result of the COVID-19.

General and administrative (G&A) expenses for the third quarter of 2020 were $0.36 million compared to $0.80 million in the third quarter of 2019. The decrease in G&A expenses was primarily due to the decrease in professional expenses.

Finance income for the third quarter of 2020 were $0.26 million, compared to finance income of $0.12 million in the third quarter of 2019. The change was primarily due to changes related to the fair value of the tradable and non-tradable warrants issued in a prior fundraising.

Net loss for the third quarter of 2020 was $0.47 million, or $0.001 per share compared to $1.40 million, or $0.006 per share in the third quarter of 2019.

* For the convenience of the reader, the amounts above have been translated from NIS into U.S. dollars, at the representative rate of exchange on September 30, 2020 (U.S. $1 = NIS 3.441).

About Cellect Biotechnology Ltd.

Cellect Biotechnology (APOP) has developed a breakthrough technology, for the selection of stem cells from any given tissue, that aims to improve a variety of cell based therapies.

The Company's technology is expected to provide researchers, clinical community, and pharma companies with the tools to rapidly isolate specific cells in quantity and quality allowing cell-based treatments and procedures in a wide variety of applications in regenerative medicine. The Company's current clinical trial is aimed at bone marrow transplantations in cancer treatment.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements about the Company's expectations, beliefs and intentions. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as "believe", "expect", "intend", "plan", "may", "should", "could", "might", "seek", "target", "will", "project", "forecast", "continue" or "anticipate" or their negatives or variations of these words or other comparable words or by the fact that these statements do not relate strictly to historical matters. For example, forward-looking statements are used in this press release when we discuss Cellect's expectations regarding timing of the commencement of its planned U.S. clinical trial and its plan to reduce operating costs. These forward-looking statements and their implications are based on the current expectations of the management of the Company only and are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. In addition, historical results or conclusions from scientific research and clinical studies do not guarantee that future results would suggest similar conclusions or that historical results referred to herein would be interpreted similarly in light of additional research or otherwise. The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements: the Company's history of losses and needs for additional capital to fund its operations and its inability to obtain additional capital on acceptable terms, or at all; the Company's ability to continue as a going concern; uncertainties of cash flows and inability to meet working capital needs; the Company's ability to obtain regulatory approvals; the Company's ability to obtain favorable pre-clinical and clinical trial results; the Company's technology may not be validated and its methods may not be accepted by the scientific community; difficulties enrolling patients in the Company's clinical trials; the ability to timely source adequate supply of FasL; risks resulting from unforeseen side effects; the Company's ability to establish and maintain strategic partnerships and other corporate collaborations; the scope of protection the Company is able to establish and maintain for intellectual property rights and its ability to operate its business without infringing the intellectual property rights of others; competitive companies, technologies and the Company's industry; unforeseen scientific difficulties may develop with the Company's technology; the Company's ability to retain or attract key employees whose knowledge is essential to the development of its products; and the Companys ability to pursue any strategic transaction or that any transaction, if pursued, will be completed. Any forward-looking statement in this press release speaks only as of the date of this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by any applicable securities laws. More detailed information about the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company is contained under the heading "Risk Factors" in Cellect Biotechnology Ltd.'s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, which is available on the SEC's website, http://www.sec.gov, and in the Company's periodic filings with the SEC.

ContactCellect Biotechnology Ltd. Eyal Leibovitz, Chief Financial Officerwww.cellect.co +972-9-974-1444

Or

EVC Group LLC Michael Polyviou(732) 933-2754mpolyviou@evcgroup.com

Cellect Biotechnology LtdConsolidated Statement of Operation

Convenience

translation

Nine monthsended

Nine months ended

Three months ended

September 30,

September 30,

September 30,

2020

2020

2019

2020

2019

Unaudited

Unaudited

U.S. dollars

NIS

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

Research and development expenses

1,218

4,190

9,551

1,289

2,465

General and administrative expenses

1,727

5,944

7,832

1,241

2,768

Operating loss

2,945

10,134

17,383

2,530

5,233

Financial expenses (income) due to warrants exercisable into shares

790

2,717

(8,020)

(1,090)

(910)

Other financial expenses, net

40

138

1,369

193

489

Total comprehensive loss

3,775

12,989

10,732

1,633

4,812

Loss per share:

Basic and diluted loss per share

0.010

0.036

0.051

0.004

0.021

Weighted average number of shares outstanding used to compute basic and diluted loss per share

390,949,079

390,949,079

208,771,303

390,949,079

224,087,799

Cellect Biotechnology Ltd.Consolidated Balance Sheet Data

Convenience

translation

September 30,

September 30,

December 31,

2020

2020

2019

Link:
Cellect Biotechnology Reports Third Quarter Financial and Operating Results; Recent Developments Position Company to Accelerate Progress in 2021 -...

Is Aileron Therapeutics Inc (ALRN) Stock Near the Top of the Biotechnology Industry? – InvestorsObserver

Aileron Therapeutics Inc (ALRN) is around the top of the Biotechnology industry according to InvestorsObserver. ALRN received an overall rating of 94, which means that it scores higher than 94 percent of all stocks. Aileron Therapeutics Inc also achieved a score of 100 in the Biotechnology industry, putting it above 100 percent of Biotechnology stocks. Biotechnology is ranked 31 out of the 148 industries.

Searching for the best stocks to invest in can be difficult. There are thousands of options and it can be confusing on what actually constitutes a great value. Investors Observer allows you to choose from eight unique metrics to view the top industries and the best performing stocks in that industry. A score of 94 would rank higher than 94 percent of all stocks.

Our proprietary scoring system captures technical factors, fundamental analysis and the opinions of analysts on Wall Street. This makes InvestorsObservers overall rating a great way to get started, regardless of your investing style. Percentile-ranked scores are also easy to understand. A score of 100 is the top and a 0 is the bottom. Theres no need to try to remember what is good for a bunch of complicated ratios, just pay attention to which numbers are the highest.

Aileron Therapeutics Inc (ALRN) stock is trading at $2.09 as of 10:17 AM on Thursday, Oct 22, a rise of $0.06, or 3.21% from the previous closing price of $2.03. The stock has traded between $2.06 and $2.21 so far today. Volume today is low. So far 240,889 shares have traded compared to average volume of 906,744 shares.

Click Here to get the full Stock Score Report on Aileron Therapeutics Inc (ALRN) Stock.

Read this article:
Is Aileron Therapeutics Inc (ALRN) Stock Near the Top of the Biotechnology Industry? - InvestorsObserver

Biotechnology can be used to improve condition of farmers, says Ethanol man – The Indian Express

Renowned industrialist and founder chairman of Praj Industries, Dr Pramod Chaudhari, who is popularly known as the Ethanol man, recently said that agricultural inputs form the base of biotechnology and these can be used to uplift the socio-economic status of farmers. Dr Chaudhari was speaking at an event held in his honour and hosted by United Western Business Forum at Hotel Sayaji in Wakad.

Dr Chaudhari was felicitated by Dr Anand Deshpande, the CMD of Persistent Systems, for being the first Indian recipient of the prestigious George Washington Carver Award, 2020.

Pune Mayor Murlidhar Mohol and PMRDA (Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority) Commissioner Dr Suhas Diwase also attended the programme.

Dr Chaudhari said that biofuels are redefining transportation fuel mix and they also help combat climate change as they have low carbon content. The use of agricultural feedstock for production of biofuels provided an additional source of income to farmers, he added. Dr Chaudhari said that bio-based renewable chemicals and materials are the new frontier of bioeconomy.

Mohol said Dr Chaudharis achievement is a matter of pride for Puneites and added that People like Dr Chaudhari will inspire the youth of the city.

Dr Deshpande said an entrepreneur should always think about achieving the next level for his business, because any business can stagnate after reaching a certain level of success. He also suggested that a wide base of mentors was required to guide the entrepreneurs through difficult times.

The dean of alumni and corporate relations at IIT Bombay, Dr Suhas Joshi, said that the institute was in advanced stages of discussions with Dr Chaudhari for setting up a lifelong learning centre for IIT-B alumni. The institute has a strong base of over 65,000 alumni working across various segments and they have an urge to learn new skills from their alma mater, Joshi added.

Dr Diwase pointed out that biotechnology had the potential to make agriculture sustainable and economically viable. This will also help reduce urban influx and ease pressure on cities, he said. The current Covid-19 pandemic has shown the youth the importance of moving back to the fields rather than seeking opportunities in big cities, he said.

Go here to read the rest:
Biotechnology can be used to improve condition of farmers, says Ethanol man - The Indian Express

Is Adaptimmune Therapeutics PLC – ADR (ADAP) The Right Choice in Biotechnology? – InvestorsObserver

The 56 rating InvestorsObserver gives to Adaptimmune Therapeutics PLC - ADR (ADAP) stock puts it near the middle of the Biotechnology industry. In addition to scoring higher than 66 percent of stocks in the Biotechnology industry, ADAPs 56 overall rating means the stock scores better than 56 percent of all stocks.

Searching for the best stocks to invest in can be difficult. There are thousands of options and it can be confusing on what actually constitutes a great value. Investors Observer allows you to choose from eight unique metrics to view the top industries and the best performing stocks in that industry. A score of 56 would rank higher than 56 percent of all stocks.

These rankings allows you to easily compare stocks and view what the strengths and weaknesses are of a given company. This lets you find the stocks with the best short and long term growth prospects in a matter of seconds. The combined score incorporates technical and fundamental analysis in order to give a comprehensive overview of a stocks performance. Investors who then want to focus on analysts rankings or valuations are able to see the separate scores for each section.

Adaptimmune Therapeutics PLC - ADR (ADAP) stock is down -2.65% while the S&P 500 is higher by 0.14% as of 11:42 AM on Thursday, Oct 22. ADAP has fallen -$0.12 from the previous closing price of $4.53 on volume of 1,246,466 shares. Over the past year the S&P 500 has risen 14.50% while ADAP is higher by 345.45%. ADAP lost -$1.10 per share the over the last 12 months.

Click Here to get the full Stock Score Report on Adaptimmune Therapeutics PLC - ADR (ADAP) Stock.

The rest is here:
Is Adaptimmune Therapeutics PLC - ADR (ADAP) The Right Choice in Biotechnology? - InvestorsObserver

Is Oncolytics Biotech, Inc. (ONCY) The Right Choice in Biotechnology? – InvestorsObserver

The 63 rating InvestorsObserver gives to Oncolytics Biotech, Inc. (ONCY) stock puts it near the top of the Biotechnology industry. In addition to scoring higher than 77 percent of stocks in the Biotechnology industry, ONCYs 63 overall rating means the stock scores better than 63 percent of all stocks.

Finding the best stocks can be tricky. It isnt easy to compare companies across industries. Even companies that have relatively similar businesses can be tricky to compare sometimes. InvestorsObservers tools allow a top-down approach that lets you pick a metric, find the top sector and industry and then find the top stocks in that sector.

This ranking system incorporates numerous factors used by analysts to compare stocks in greater detail. This allows you to find the best stocks available in any industry with relative ease. These percentile-ranked scores using both fundamental and technical analysis give investors an easy way to view the attractiveness of specific stocks. Stocks with the highest scores have the best evaluations by analysts working on Wall Street.

Oncolytics Biotech, Inc. (ONCY) stock is lower by -2.7% while the S&P 500 has gained 0.33% as of 3:18 PM on Friday, Jan 8. ONCY is lower by -$0.07 from the previous closing price of $2.60 on volume of 1,437,755 shares. Over the past year the S&P 500 has gained 16.55% while ONCY is lower by -36.75%. ONCY lost -$0.82 per share the over the last 12 months.

Click Here to get the full Stock Score Report on Oncolytics Biotech, Inc. (ONCY) Stock.

Subscribe to our daily morning update newsletter and never miss out on the need-to-know market news, movements, and more.

You May Also Like

See the original post here:
Is Oncolytics Biotech, Inc. (ONCY) The Right Choice in Biotechnology? - InvestorsObserver

Is Regenxbio Inc (RGNX) the Top Pick in the Biotechnology Industry? – InvestorsObserver

A rating of 82 puts Regenxbio Inc (RGNX) near the top of the Biotechnology industry according to InvestorsObserver. Regenxbio Inc's score of 82 means it scores higher than 82% of stocks in the industry. Regenxbio Inc also received an overall rating of 66, putting it above 66% of all stocks. Biotechnology is ranked 26 out of the 148 industries.

Searching for the best stocks to invest in can be difficult. There are thousands of options and it can be confusing on what actually constitutes a great value. Investors Observer allows you to choose from eight unique metrics to view the top industries and the best performing stocks in that industry. A score of 66 would rank higher than 66 percent of all stocks.

These scores are not only easy to understand, but it is easy to compare stocks to each other. You can find the best stock in an industry, or look for the sector that has the highest average score. The overall score is a combination of technical and fundamental factors that serves as a good starting point when analyzing a stock. Traders and investors with different goals may have different goals and will want to consider other factors than just the headline number before making any investment decisions.

Regenxbio Inc (RGNX) stock has fallen -2.9% while the S&P 500 has risen 0.05% as of 10:40 AM on Friday, Jan 8. RGNX has fallen -$1.44 from the previous closing price of $49.49 on volume of 833,286 shares. Over the past year the S&P 500 is higher by 16.22% while RGNX has risen 11.77%. RGNX lost -$2.48 per share the over the last 12 months.

Click Here to get the full Stock Score Report on Regenxbio Inc (RGNX) Stock.

Subscribe to our daily morning update newsletter and never miss out on the need-to-know market news, movements, and more.

You May Also Like

Read the rest here:
Is Regenxbio Inc (RGNX) the Top Pick in the Biotechnology Industry? - InvestorsObserver

Is Dicerna Pharmaceuticals Inc (DRNA) Stock Near the Top of the Biotechnology Industry? – InvestorsObserver

Dicerna Pharmaceuticals Inc (DRNA) is near the top in its industry group according to InvestorsObserver. DRNA gets an overall rating of 63. That means it scores higher than 63 percent of stocks. Dicerna Pharmaceuticals Inc gets a 81 rank in the Biotechnology industry. Biotechnology is number 35 out of 148 industries.

Analyzing stocks can be hard. There are tons of numbers and ratios, and it can be hard to remember what they all mean and what counts as good for a given value. InvestorsObserver ranks stocks on eight different metrics. We percentile rank most of our scores to make it easy for investors to understand. A score of 63 means the stock is more attractive than 63 percent of stocks.

These scores are not only easy to understand, but it is easy to compare stocks to each other. You can find the best stock in an industry, or look for the sector that has the highest average score. The overall score is a combination of technical and fundamental factors that serves as a good starting point when analyzing a stock. Traders and investors with different goals may have different goals and will want to consider other factors than just the headline number before making any investment decisions.

Dicerna Pharmaceuticals Inc (DRNA) stock is trading at $22.69 as of 11:47 AM on Wednesday, Dec 30, an increase of $0.59, or 2.65% from the previous closing price of $22.11. The stock has traded between $22.21 and $23.31 so far today. Volume today is below average. So far 118,827 shares have traded compared to average volume of 652,949 shares.

Click Here to get the full Stock Score Report on Dicerna Pharmaceuticals Inc (DRNA) Stock.

Subscribe to our daily morning update newsletter and never miss out on the need-to-know market news, movements, and more.

You May Also Like

See more here:
Is Dicerna Pharmaceuticals Inc (DRNA) Stock Near the Top of the Biotechnology Industry? - InvestorsObserver

Nanoparticles in Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals Market 2021 Detailed analysis of current Industry trends – NeighborWebSJ

Overview Of Nanoparticles in Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals Industry 2021-2025:

This has brought along several changes in This report also covers the impact of COVID-19 on the global market.

The Nanoparticles in Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals Market Report a detailed study of different aspects of the Global Market. It shows the steady growth in market in spite of the fluctuations and changing market trends. The report is based on certain important parameters.

The Top key vendors in Nanoparticles in Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals Market include are:- RocheGE HealthcareMerckNovartisAMAG PharmaceuticalsAmgenBausch & LombBiogenCelgeneGileadIpsenLeadiant BiosciencesnanoComposixPacira PharmaceuticalsPfizerShire

Get a Sample PDF copy of this Nanoparticles in Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals Market Report @ https://reportsinsights.com/sample/94835

This research report categorizes the global Nanoparticles in Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals market by top players/brands, region, type and end user. This report also studies the global Nanoparticles in Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals market status, competition landscape, market share, growth rate, future trends, market drivers, opportunities and challenges, sales channels and distributors.

Major Product Types covered are:

FullerenesLiquid CrystalsLiposomesNanoshellsQuantum dotsSuperparamagnetic nanoparticles

Major Applications of Nanoparticles in Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals covered are:

Region wise performance of the Nanoparticles in Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals industry

This report studies the global Nanoparticles in Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals market status and forecast, categorizes the global Cable Conduits market size (value & volume) by key players, type, application, and region. This report focuses on the top players in North America, Europe, China, Japan, Southeast Asia India and Other regions (Middle East & Africa, Central & South America).

To get this report at a profitable rate.: https://reportsinsights.com/discount/94835

The study objectives of this report are:

Scope of the Report:-

The report scope combines a detailed research of Global Nanoparticles in Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals Market 2021 with the apprehension given in the advancement of the industry in certain regions.

The Top Companies Report is designed to contribute our buyers with a snapshot of the industrys most influential players. Besides, information on the performance of different companies, profit, gross margin, strategic initiative and more are presented through various resources such as tables, charts, and info graphic.

Access full Report Description, TOC, Table of Figure, Chart, etc. @ https://reportsinsights.com/industry-forecast/Nanoparticles-in-Biotechnology-and-Pharmaceuticals-Market-2020-94835

About US:

Reports Insights is the leading research industry that offers contextual and data-centric research services to its customers across the globe. The firm assists its clients to strategize business policies and accomplish sustainable growth in their respective market domain. The industry provides consulting services, syndicated research reports, and customized research reports.

Contact US:

:(US) +1-214-272-0234

:(APAC) +91-7972263819

Email:[emailprotected]

Sales:[emailprotected]

https://neighborwebsj.com/

View original post here:
Nanoparticles in Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals Market 2021 Detailed analysis of current Industry trends - NeighborWebSJ

Are Options Traders Betting on a Big Move in in Vir Biotechnology (VIR) Stock? – Yahoo Finance

TipRanks

Semiconductors are one of the modern worlds essential industries, making possible so much of what we rely on or take for granted: internet access, high-speed computers with high-speed memory, even the thermostats that control our air conditioning there isnt much, tech-wise, that doesnt use semiconductor chips.With the end of 2020 in sight, its time for the annual ritual of evaluating the equities for the New Year. Wells Fargo analyst Aaron Rakers has cast his eye on the chip industry, tagging several companies as likely gainers next year.The analyst sees several factors combining to boost demand for chips in 2021, including cloud demand, new gaming consoles, and a market resolution to the future of the PC segment. Overall, however, Rakers expects that memory chips and 5G enabled chips will emerge as the drivers of the industry next year. The analyst expects that semiconductor companies, as a group, will see between 10% and 12% growth over the next 12 months.Thats an industry-wide average, however. According to Raker, some chip companies will show significantly higher growth, on the order of 30% to 40% in year ahead. We can look at those companies, along with the latest TipRanks data, to find out what makes these particular chip makers so compelling.Micron Technology (MU)Among the leading chip makers, Micron has staked out a position in the memory segment. The company has seen its market cap expand to $78 billion this year, as shares have appreciated 32% year-to-date. The surge comes on a product line heaving on computer data storage, DRAM, and flash storage.Look back at 2020, Micron has seen revenues increase each quarter, from $4.8 billion in Q1 to $5.4 billion in Q2 to $6.1 billion in Q3. Earnings came in at 87 cents per share, up from 71 cents in Q2 and 36 cents in Q1.The calendar third quarter was Microns 4QFY20, and the full fiscal year showed a decline due attributed to the COVID pandemic. Revenue came in at $21.44 billion, down 8.4% year-over-year, and operating cash flow fell to $8.31 billion from $13.19 billion in FY19. During this past quarter, Microns 1QFY21, the company announced the release of the worlds first 176-layer 3D NAND chip. The new chip promises higher density and faster performance in flash memory, and the architecture is described as a radical breakthrough. The layer count is 40% higher than competing chips.Looking ahead, Micron has updated its F1Q21 guidance, predicting total revenue of $5.7 billion to $5.75 billion. This is a 10% increase from the previous guidance.Wells Fargo's Aaron Rakers calls Micron his top semiconductor idea for 2021. He points out a deepening positive view on the memory, and in particular the DRAM industry. DRAM accounts for approximately two-thirds of Microns revenue and over 80% of the companys bottom-line profits. In addition, Rakers notes Microns technology execution 1Znm DRAM leadership; recently outlined 1nm ramp into 2021, as well as Microns move to 176-Layer 2nd -gen Replacement Gate 3D NAND to drive improved cost curve. We would also highlight Microns execution on graphics memory (e.g., GDDR6X), Multi-Chip Packages (MCPs), and High-Bandwidth Memory (e.g., HBME2) as positives.In line with these comments, Rakers rates Micron shares a Buy, along with a $100 price target. This figure suggests room for 41% growth in 2021. (To watch Rakers track record, click here)Micron has 24 recent reviews on record, breaking down to 19 Buys, 4 Holds, and 1 Sell, and giving the stock a Strong Buy from the analyst consensus. Shares are priced at $70.96, and recent appreciation has pushed them almost to the $74.30 average price target. But as Rakers outlook suggests, there may be more than just 4.5% upside available here. (See MU stock analysis on TipRanks)Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)With $6.5 billion in total sales last year, and a market cap of $110.7 billion, AMD is a giant company but it doesnt even crack the top five of the worlds largest chip makers. Still, AMD has a solid position in the industry, and its x86 processors provide stiff competition for market-leading Intel (INTC). AMD shares have shown solid growth this year, and are up 101% as 2020 comes to a close.The share growth rides on the back of steady revenue gains since the corona crisis peaked in Q1. AMDs Q3 top line came in at $2.8 billion, up 55% from the $1.8 billion recorded in the year-ago quarter and beating the forecast by 10%. Earnings, at 37 cents per share, were up 220% year-over-year. The company credited the growth to solid results in the PC, gaming, and data center product lines, and boasted that it was the fourth consecutive quarter with >25% yoy revenue growth.AMD announced last month a new product for the scientific research market, the Instinct MI100 accelerator. The new chip is billed as the worlds fasted HPC GPU, and the first such x86 server to exceed 10 teraflops performance.Covering AMD for Wells Fargo, Rakers wrote: We remain positive on AMDs competitive positioning for continued sustained gradual share gains in PCs We also believe AMDs deepening data center GPU strategy with new Instinct MI100 GPUs and the release of RoCM 4.0 software platform could become increasingly visible as we move through 2021. AMDs roadmap execution would remain an important focus 7nm+ Ryzen 4000-series, new RDNA Radeon Instinct data center GPUs (MI100 / MI120), and the 3 rd -gen 7nm+ EPYC Milan CPUsRakers stance supports his Buy rating, and his $120 price target implies a 30% one-year upside to the stock.The Moderate Buy analyst consensus view on AMD reflects some residual Wall Street caution. The stocks 20 recent reviews include 13 Buys, 6 Holds, and 1 Sell. AMD shares are selling for $91.64, and like Micron, their recent appreciation has closed the gap with the $94.71 average price target. (See AMD stock analysis on TipRanks)Western Digital Corporation (WDC)Closing out the Wells Fargo picks on this list is Western Digital, a designer and manufacturer of memory systems. The companys products include hard disk drives, solid state drives, data center platforms, embedded flash drives, and portable storage including memory cards and USB thumb drives. WDC has had a tough year in 2020, with shares down 19% year-to-date. Still, the stock has seen gains in November and December, on the heels of what was seen as a strong fiscal 1Q21 report.That earnings report showed $3.9 billion in revenue, which was down 3% year-over-year, but the EPS net loss, at 19 cents, was a tremendous yoy improvement from the 93-cent net loss in the year-ago quarter. The earnings improvement, which beat the forecast by 20%, was key for investors, and the stock is up 30% since the quarterly report. The company also generated a solid cash flow in the quarter, with cash from operations growing 111% sequentially.Wells Fargos Rakers acknowledges WDCs difficulties in 2020, but even so, he believes that this is a stock which is worth the risk.Western Digital has been our toughest constructive call of 2020 and while we believe calling a bottom in NAND Flash (mid/2H2021?) remains difficult and WDs execution in enterprise SSDs will remain choppy, our SOTP analysis leaves us to continue to believe that shares present a compelling risk / reward. We continue to believe that Western Digital can drive to a ~$7/sh.+ mid-cycle EPS story; however, we continue to think a key driver of this fundamental upside will not only be a recovery in the NAND Flash business, coupled with WDs ability to see improved execution in enterprise SSDs, but also a continued view that WDs HDD gross margin can return to a sustainable 30%+ level, Rakers opined.To this end, Rakers rates WDC a Buy along with a $65 price target. Should the target be met, investors could pocket gains of 29% over the next months Where does the rest of the Street side on this computer-storage maker? It appears mostly bullish, as TipRanks analytics demonstrate WDC as a Buy. Out of 11 analysts tracked in the last 3 months, 7 are bullish, while 4 remain sidelined. With a return potential of 9%, the stocks consensus target price stands at $54.44. (See WDC stock analysis on TipRanks)To find good ideas for tech stocks trading at attractive valuations, visit TipRanks Best Stocks to Buy, a newly launched tool that unites all of TipRanks equity insights.Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the featured analysts. The content is intended to be used for informational purposes only. It is very important to do your own analysis before making any investment.

Here is the original post:
Are Options Traders Betting on a Big Move in in Vir Biotechnology (VIR) Stock? - Yahoo Finance

Where Does Agenus Inc (AGEN) Stock Fall in the Biotechnology Field? – InvestorsObserver

The 62 rating InvestorsObserver gives to Agenus Inc (AGEN) stock puts it near the top of the Biotechnology industry. In addition to scoring higher than 76 percent of stocks in the Biotechnology industry, AGENs 62 overall rating means the stock scores better than 62 percent of all stocks.

Trying to find the best stocks can be a daunting task. There are a wide variety of ways to analyze stocks in order to determine which ones are performing the strongest. Investors Observer makes the entire process easier by using percentile rankings that allows you to easily find the stocks who have the strongest evaluations by analysts.

These scores are not only easy to understand, but it is easy to compare stocks to each other. You can find the best stock in an industry, or look for the sector that has the highest average score. The overall score is a combination of technical and fundamental factors that serves as a good starting point when analyzing a stock. Traders and investors with different goals may have different goals and will want to consider other factors than just the headline number before making any investment decisions.

Agenus Inc (AGEN) stock is down -1.52% while the S&P 500 is higher by 0.15% as of 12:22 PM on Thursday, Dec 3. AGEN is down -$0.06 from the previous closing price of $3.63 on volume of 1,217,123 shares. Over the past year the S&P 500 has risen 18.04% while AGEN is down -9.14%. AGEN lost -$1.09 per share the over the last 12 months.

Click Here to get the full Stock Score Report on Agenus Inc (AGEN) Stock.

View original post here:
Where Does Agenus Inc (AGEN) Stock Fall in the Biotechnology Field? - InvestorsObserver