Tapping into the interplay between gut microbiota and an underappreciated subset of T cells could lead to therapies in a range of diseases.

The small-cap biotech is not currently favored by investors but CEO Anat Cohen-Dayag tells Scrip she believes Compugen could have the optimal TIGIT strategy.

Most of the money raised by biotech companies to address chronic hepatitis B has resulted in failed programs. But wait, a glimmer of light from yonder pharma breaks.

Indian firms are getting their act together in areas like cell and gene therapy, with Dr Reddy’s aiming big and readying a facility alongside an alliance with a Chinese firm for a CAR-T therapy. The company is also doubling down in contract development and manufacturing, with an eye on opportunities in biologics.