Day: August 1, 2023

Zenas BioPharma Announces Publication of Phase 2 Study of Obexelimab, an Investigational Treatment for IgG4-Related Disease (IgG4-RD), in The Lancet Rheumatology

Study found obexelimab produced rapid, strong, and sustained clinical improvement, including complete clinical remission, in most patients with active IgG4-RD Results support the continued development of obexelimab for the treatment of IgG4-RD and potentially other B cell-mediated autoimmune conditions WALTHAM, Mass., Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Zenas BioPharma, a global biopharmaceutical company committed to […]

Conagen and Sumitomo Chemical jointly develop a new era of renewable carbon materials

Bedford, Mass., Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Conagen, the bioplatform innovator and biomanufacturer, and Sumitomo Chemical, Japan’s leading chemical company, have announced to jointly develop p-hydroxystyrene (HS) and its polymer, poly p-hydroxystyrene (PHS), using a combination of biosynthesis, chemosynthesis, and polymerization. The monomer and the polymer are 100% renewable carbon, marking a new era of […]

Ex-police boss tasks FG on sports development at all levels

CorpsAfrica/Ghana, a non-profit organisation that recruit, train and deploy young volunteers to facilitate community-led projects, has organised its maiden ‘Project Demo Day’ in Accra. The event was aimed at promoting a culture of African philanthropy…

Private companies sign MOU to support NW, SW reconstruction plan

Some private companies have signed a memorandum of understanding, MOU, to help assist the Cameroon government in the execution of projects of the Presidential Reconstruction plan.The MOU was signed on July 31, 2023 in the presence of the Prime Ministe…

FG to collaborate with state govts. to eliminate illegal mining

The Federal Government, on Monday, reiterated its commitment to collaborating with state governments to ensure elimination of illegal mining activities across the country.Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Mines and Steel Development, Dr Mary Ogbe, stat…

Troops destroy more IPOB/ESN camps in Anambra, Imo

Combined troops of 82 Division, Nigerian Army, sister Services, Nigeria Police and other security agencies have successfully raided hideouts and training camps belonging to the IPOB/ESN in Orsumoghu Forest spanning Anambra and Imo States.This is conta…