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Autonomix Medical secures FDA support for 510(k) sensing platform

Autonomix Medical says FDA pre-submission feedback supports a Class II substantial-equivalence route, targeting clearance of its neural sensing platform in roughly 15
Autonomix Medical says FDA pre-submission feedback supports a Class II substantial-equivalence route, targeting clearance of its neural sensing platform in roughly 15
Medical Devices
Pharmaceuticals

Elutia receives $8m Boston Scientific escrow; funded into 2029

Elutia has cleared its final 2026 funding milestone, receiving the full $8m holdback from its BioEnvelope sale with no indemnity claims.
Elutia has cleared its final 2026 funding milestone, receiving the full $8m holdback from its BioEnvelope sale with no indemnity claims.
Biologics
Cell & Gene Therapy

ViroMissile clears first cohort in IV-dosed oncolytic virus Phase I

ViroMissile's Safety Review Committee has cleared IDOV-2 to advance to a higher dose cohort, with one patient showing confirmed stable disease at six
ViroMissile's Safety Review Committee has cleared IDOV-2 to advance to a higher dose cohort, with one patient showing confirmed stable disease at six
Medical Devices

Wandercraft acquires Ekso Bionics to form global exoskeleton leader

Wandercraft's all-cash deal for Ekso Bionics creates a combined portfolio of four medical exoskeletons across rehabilitation and personal mobility markets.
Wandercraft's all-cash deal for Ekso Bionics creates a combined portfolio of four medical exoskeletons across rehabilitation and personal mobility markets.
Digital Health
Diagnostics

DarDoc launches truesight beta AI layer inside Lifestyle Rx platform

Dubai-based DarDoc has launched a machine learning intelligence layer that proactively surfaces patient context between appointments, available to Lifestyle Rx members.
Dubai-based DarDoc has launched a machine learning intelligence layer that proactively surfaces patient context between appointments, available to Lifestyle Rx members.
Diagnostics
Digital Health

Hub71 and Unilabs partner to bring diagnostics to Abu Dhabi startups

Unilabs joins Hub71+ Life Sciences as an anchor partner, with live collaborations already under way with mental health and biological-age testing startups.
Unilabs joins Hub71+ Life Sciences as an anchor partner, with live collaborations already under way with mental health and biological-age testing startups.
AgriTech
Synthetic Biology

Cibus and Crystal Crop partner to gene-edit India's mustard crop

The deal gives Crystal Crop exclusive India rights to Cibus gene-editing technology targeting higher mustard yields across 8.5 million hectares.
The deal gives Crystal Crop exclusive India rights to Cibus gene-editing technology targeting higher mustard yields across 8.5 million hectares.
Cell & Gene Therapy
Biologics

Currus Biologics wins FDA IND clearance for CUR-001 CAR-T trial

The Australian biotech will begin a first-in-human Phase 1 basket study in mesothelin-positive solid tumours, with first patient dosing expected in early
The Australian biotech will begin a first-in-human Phase 1 basket study in mesothelin-positive solid tumours, with first patient dosing expected in early
Medical Devices
Diagnostics
Digital Health

CapsoVision wins FDA clearance for AI Highlights capsule endoscopy tool

CapsoVision's AI-assisted reading tool for its CapsoCam Plus system has received FDA clearance, following an earlier EU launch under MDR.
CapsoVision's AI-assisted reading tool for its CapsoCam Plus system has received FDA clearance, following an earlier EU launch under MDR.
Medical Devices

IBA to install first gantry proton therapy centre in central Italy

IBA has signed a contract with Rome's IFO to deliver a Proteus ONE proton therapy system, bringing gantry-based treatment to central and southern
IBA has signed a contract with Rome's IFO to deliver a Proteus ONE proton therapy system, bringing gantry-based treatment to central and southern
Medical Devices
Diagnostics
Pharmaceuticals
Cell & Gene Therapy
Biologics

Penn Medicine and IBA form Noventra Oncology Alliance JV

The joint venture will offer end-to-end advisory and operational support to health systems building or expanding proton therapy programmes worldwide.
The joint venture will offer end-to-end advisory and operational support to health systems building or expanding proton therapy programmes worldwide.
Cell & Gene Therapy
Biologics
Bioprocessing

Avaí Bio and Austrianova present Klothonova encapsulated-cell data

The preclinical joint venture presented its α-Klotho cell-encapsulation programme at a Miami longevity conference, outlining progress on a GMP cell bank.
The preclinical joint venture presented its α-Klotho cell-encapsulation programme at a Miami longevity conference, outlining progress on a GMP cell bank.
Digital Health

Ingenio Care launches AI-enabled national healthcare marketplace

The Illinois-based digital health company says its marketplace lists over 7.5 million US providers with CMS pricing and quality data.
The Illinois-based digital health company says its marketplace lists over 7.5 million US providers with CMS pricing and quality data.
Medical Devices
Digital Health

neurocare and Wave Neuroscience partner on EEG-guided PTSD therapy

The collaboration brings Wave Neuroscience's FDA-cleared MeRT system onto neurocare's Apollo TMS platform, targeting the 16 million Americans affected by PTSD.
The collaboration brings Wave Neuroscience's FDA-cleared MeRT system onto neurocare's Apollo TMS platform, targeting the 16 million Americans affected by PTSD.
Synthetic Biology
Bioprocessing

Kraig Biocraft completes Atlas Gene Library in silkworm hosts

Kraig Biocraft says finishing its Atlas Gene Library unlocks over 200 genetic configurations in its pursuit of advanced spider silk fibres.
Kraig Biocraft says finishing its Atlas Gene Library unlocks over 200 genetic configurations in its pursuit of advanced spider silk fibres.
Pharmaceuticals
Biologics

Actimed Therapeutics completes PROACT Phase 2a recruitment

The London biotech has enrolled over 100 patients in a trial testing S-pindolol benzoate to preserve lean mass during and after semaglutide therapy.
The London biotech has enrolled over 100 patients in a trial testing S-pindolol benzoate to preserve lean mass during and after semaglutide therapy.
Diagnostics
Medical Devices
Digital Health

Adaptyx wins FDA Breakthrough Device tag for cortisol monitor

Adaptyx Biosciences has secured FDA Breakthrough Device Designation and TAP entry for its continuous cortisol wearable, targeting Cushing syndrome and adrenal
Adaptyx Biosciences has secured FDA Breakthrough Device Designation and TAP entry for its continuous cortisol wearable, targeting Cushing syndrome and adrenal
Diagnostics
Digital Health

PhAST Corp. wins FDA clearance for rapid blood culture AST panel

PhAST Corp.'s Gram-negative panel delivers antimicrobial susceptibility results in under 2.5 hours directly from positive blood cultures, cutting a typical 24-48
PhAST Corp.'s Gram-negative panel delivers antimicrobial susceptibility results in under 2.5 hours directly from positive blood cultures, cutting a typical 24-48
Medical Devices
Biologics

Dialybrid raises €15m Series A and achieves first-in-human implant

The Italian medtech closed a €15m Series A and implanted its Silkothane® hybrid arteriovenous graft in its first patient in an ongoing Italian pilot trial.
The Italian medtech closed a €15m Series A and implanted its Silkothane® hybrid arteriovenous graft in its first patient in an ongoing Italian pilot trial.
Medical Devices

Traferox X°Port Heart wins FDA 510(k) clearance for transplant use

Traferox Technologies has secured FDA 510(k) clearance for its X°Port Heart Preservation System, targeting improved donor heart outcomes via 10°C static cold
Traferox Technologies has secured FDA 510(k) clearance for its X°Port Heart Preservation System, targeting improved donor heart outcomes via 10°C static cold
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