Ferring Looks For Early Microbiome Wins, But Willing To Do Heavy Lifting
Executive Summary
Switzerland’s Ferring is diving deep into the microbiome, looking at a range of potential therapy platforms including bacteriophage and probiotics. Its CSO believes a microbiome-based therapeutic approach could benefit dermatological and women’s health conditions, as well as gastro-intestinal disorders.
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