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Wed, September 27, 2023 | 18:16

[INTERVIEW] BioTNS targets overseas diagnosis market with digital PCR

INTERVIEWBioTNS targets overseas diagnosis market with digital PCR

Molecular diagnostics using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technology has become a popular diagnostic method due to the outbreak of COVID-19.

Baek Byung-yeul | 2023-05-16 08:16

SK bioscience to produce MSD's Ebola vaccine candidate

SK bioscience to produce MSD's Ebola vaccine candidate

SK bioscience, a local vaccine developer and manufacturer, signed a contract manufacturing organization (CMO) agreement with global healthcare company MSD for the production of its next-generation Zaire Ebola vaccine, according to the company, Monday. MSD has been working with Hilleman Laboratories, an international nonprofit research organization, to develop a next-generatio...

Baek Byung-yeul | 2023-05-08 16:53

Samsung chief seeks cooperation with US biotech firms

Samsung chief seeks cooperation with US biotech firms

Samsung Group is seeking to expand cooperation with innovative biotech companies in the United States as Chairman Lee Jae-yong held a series of meetings with the CEOs of bio companies there, Samsung said Sunday. Korea's largest conglomerate added the bio sector as a business that Lee aims to foster as the group's flagship business. Lee also wants to discover new business oppo...

Baek Byung-yeul | 2023-05-07 16:45

SK bioscience to invest $1.8 bil. by 2027 to become top-tier bio firm

SK bioscience to invest $1.8 bil. by 2027 to become top-tier bio firm

SK bioscience, the country's prominent vaccine developer and producer, will invest around 2.4 trillion won ($1.8 billion) over the next five years until 2027 to become a top-tier bio and vaccine powerhouse, its CEO said Friday.

Baek Byung-yeul | 2023-04-28 16:04

Korea, Chile discuss cooperation on green hydrogen, renewable energy

Korea, Chile discuss cooperation on green hydrogen, renewable energy

Korea and Chile discussed ways Monday to boost cooperation on clean hydrogen and renewable energy development, the industry ministry said.

2023-04-24 17:26

Hugel fails to get FDA approval for botulinum product

Hugel fails to get FDA approval for botulinum product

Hugel, a local botulinum toxin (Botox or BTX) maker, is facing a setback in its attempt to enter the Botox market in the United States as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rejected the documents and data to license the BTX for use, according to industry officials Wednesday.

Baek Byung-yeul | 2023-04-19 16:34

Philips Sonicare launches campaign for tooth, gum disease prevention

Philips Sonicare launches campaign for tooth, gum disease prevention

Philips Korea has proposed a new way of tooth brushing that takes more care of the gums in order to prevent tooth and gum diseases in a campaign jointly launched with the Korea Association for Oral Health, according to the company, Tuesday.

Baek Byung-yeul | 2023-04-11 16:31

HLB Cell produces extracellular matrix Hutrigel

HLB Cell produces extracellular matrix Hutrigel

HLB Cell, a subsidy of HLB Life Science, succeeded in producing an extracellular matrix that is rich in human basement membrane through a normal cell culture procedure, the cell therapy drug developer said Wednesday. The company said it will release the organoid biomaterial called Hutrigel, which is based on normal human cells, in the second quarter of the year.

Baek Byung-yeul | 2023-04-05 16:07

HLB's US subsidiary promotes efficacy of liver cancer drug Rivoceranib

HLB's US subsidiary promotes efficacy of liver cancer drug Rivoceranib

HLB, a global biopharmaceuticals company, said Thursday that its U.S. subsidiary Elevar Therapeutics announced the efficacy and safety of the Rivoceranib liver cancer drug at a biopharmaceutical symposium in Washington, D.C. This comes as part of the Korean biotech company's efforts to promote the drug ahead of applying for new drug application (NDA) with the U.S. Food and Dr...

Baek Byung-yeul | 2023-03-23 16:24

POSCO International to expand carbon capture biz in green energy push

POSCO International to expand carbon capture biz in green energy push

POSCO International said Tuesday it will nurture carbon capture and storage (CCS) as one of its future growth drivers as the trading company accelerates its expansion into green energy.

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