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Intuitive surpasses 10,000 robotic-assisted bronchoscopy procedures across Europe with Ion system

More than 10,000 robotic-assisted bronchoscopy procedures have now been performed across Europe using Intuitive’s Ion endoluminal system, marking a milestone in the adoption of technology designed to help clinicians access and biopsy difficult-to-reach lung nodules.

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Bio-Rad Expands Foresight Pro Chromatography Columns for Biomanufacturing

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The Eye's Hidden Drain, Discovered

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HEALTH

The Eye's Hidden Drain, Discovered

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EyePoint’s DURAVYU misses first Phase 3 endpoint in wet AMD, putting focus on second trial

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EVENTS

BIX 2026 to explore the future of obesity treatments as full conference agenda is unveiled

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Houdini Bio: tackling the gene-silencing barrier in genetic medicines

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 Latest News. 

12th November, 2026

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PlaqueTec’s BIOPATTERN trial reaches 100 patients as NHS network expands to eight cardiac centres

Cambridge-based medtech company PlaqueTec has recruited the 100th participant into its BIOPATTERN clinical trial, which aims to uncover the biological mechanisms driving coronary artery disease and support the development of more personalised treatments. The trial has also expanded its network to eight NHS specialist cardiac centres across England.

11th November, 2026

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T-Cypher Bio expands into purpose-built laboratory space at Abingdon Science Park

Oxford-based biotechnology company T-Cypher Bio has relocated its headquarters to a newly built 12,000 sq ft facility at Abingdon Science Park, providing additional laboratory capacity as it advances its pipeline of T cell engager therapies.

10th November, 2026

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£30m venture philanthropy fund launched to accelerate development of new myeloma treatments

The DFN Foundation and philanthropist David Forbes-Nixon OBE have committed £15 million towards a new £30 million venture philanthropy fund, aimed at supporting early-stage biotech ventures developing potential treatments, diagnostics and technologies for myeloma.

5th November, 2026

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Intuitive surpasses 10,000 robotic-assisted bronchoscopy procedures across Europe with Ion system

More than 10,000 robotic-assisted bronchoscopy procedures have now been performed across Europe using Intuitive’s Ion endoluminal system, marking a milestone in the adoption of technology designed to help clinicians access and biopsy difficult-to-reach lung nodules.

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