Cyprus has been split for decades. The Green Line is a unique buffer zone. It's not like the ones in Korea or Syria. This zone has people living, working, and studying. It's a mix of tavernas, hotels, and even a university. The division started after Cyprus gained independence from Britain in 1960.
A big step has been taken in the fight against a serious heart condition in kids. A company is testing a new stem cell treatment called laromestrocel. This treatment is being studied to help children with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS), a rare and severe heart defect. The good news is that t
Doxorubicin, a powerful drug used to fight cancer, has a big problem. It can hurt the heart. This is a serious issue because many people who beat cancer end up with heart failure later. For a long time, scientists thought this heart damage was mainly due to stress and direct injury. But now, they're
Biotech stocks have had a rough time since their peak in early 2021. They didn't join the market's rebound in 2022, but this summer brought a change. These stocks are tricky because most of them are in the early stages of development. They often don't have earnings or steady revenue, relying instead
CDR404, a new type of cancer treatment, is making waves in the medical world. This treatment is designed to target specific cancer cells and activate the body's immune system to fight them. Recent studies have shown that CDR404 can trigger a strong immune response in patients with certain types of c
The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) is stepping into a bigger role. They will now lead the charge for biotech crop technology. This shift happened because the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) decided to focus solely on health and biopharmaceuticals. A committee made up of BIO memb
Maravai LifeSciences is a big name in the life sciences world. They help researchers and biotech companies with important tools and services. On November 6, 2025, they will share their financial results for the third quarter. This news will come out after the stock market closes. Later that day, the
In the world of pig slaughterhouses, a silent battle is raging. It's not between humans and animals, but between cleaning agents and tiny, invisible foes: bacteria. These bacteria are not your average germs. They carry genes that make them resistant to antibiotics, and some even have genes that make
In the world of medicine, big things often start small. Companies in pharma and biotech are teaming up more than ever before, especially at the discovery stage. This is when scientists are just starting to explore new ideas for treatments. Since 2020, over 2, 473 of these early partnerships have bee
Christopher Moynihan, a 34-year-old man, found himself in trouble again after being arrested for threatening to kill House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. This is not his first run-in with the law. He was part of the group that stormed the U. S. Capitol in 2021 and was later pardoned by President T
