Modulating the Secretory Pathway for Enhanced Therapeutic Protein Manufacturing
Avenue Biosciences received $5.7 million in seed extension to scale a high-throughput protein engineering technology designed to accelerate the discovery of protein-based tools and therapies. Balnord and Tesi co-led the funding round with support from Voima Ventures, Inventure, the University of...
MS Linked to EBV Infection Through Cross-Reactive T Cells
The results of preclinical research headed by a team at Karolinska Institutet have indicated how T cells that play a role in the immune system’s reaction to the common Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) can also cross-react with a protein in the brain, ultimately contributing to multiple sclerosis (MS)....
Digital health funding increases in 2025, spurred by AI: report
Startups raised $14.2 billion last year, the highest funding total since 2022. Health AI companies collected 54% of total funding, according to Rock Health. Continue reading →
Top healthcare AI trends in 2026
While health systems will continue their AI rollout, use of the technology could evolve amid intensifying competition from EHRs, fragmented regulations and growing M&A opportunities. Continue reading →
Epic, health systems sue Health Gorilla, others over improper access to medical records
Epic alleges Health Gorilla and its clients retrieved nearly 300,000 patient records for financial gain. Health Gorilla argues the EHR vendor is attempting to stop the free flow of health data. Continue reading →Brazil’s oldest perfumery is making a play for US fragrance consumers. And no, it’s not Sol de Janeiro
In March, Brazilian beauty brand Granado invited the perfume content creator and host of the Perfume Room podcast, Emma Vernon, to celebrate Perfume Week with an event at its Soho store. The event was part of the brand’s mission to introduce itself to the local market: The Prince Street store...
Limited inventory and thoughtful partnerships: How brands at NRF are making the most of TikTok Shop
The TikTok virality machine is a powerful tool for fashion and beauty brands. Either through TikTok Shop or regular TikTok content, a viral moment on the platform has proven to driven millions of dollars worth of sales. But brands need to be ready for those moments when they come, which requires...
Beauty Briefing: How beauty’s beleaguered makeup brands can turn it around
This week, I checked in on the status of once powerful makeup brands that have been put up for sale. Additionally, Google welcomes ads to its AI shopping platform, and L’Oréal opens a new content and education hub. With Too Faced and Pat McGrath up for sale, makeup brands are in need of a...