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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 […]
Chaos in Senegal as Opposition Party Dissolved and Protests Escalate
In Senegal, two people have been killed in clashes between police and supporters of the opposition leader. The violence comes after Ousmane Sonko was detained on Monday. He is facing seven charges – including conspiracy against the state and inciting …
Two dead in Senegal protests after detention of opposition figure Sonko: ministry
Two people were killed Monday in Ziguinchor in southern Senegal in protests following the indictment and detention of opposition figure Ousmane Sonko, a presidential candidate for the 2024 election, the interior ministry said.The “two lifeless male bo…
Ex-police boss tasks FG on sports development at all levels
A former Inspector General of Police, Mike Okiro, has called on the Federal Government to invest more in sports going by the key role the industry plays in uniting the nation.Okiro made the call at a football match organised to mark his 74th birthday …
Efya Nokturnal addresses Bullgod misconceptions over wizkid brouhaha.
Ghanaian multi-talented singer, Jane Fara Fauzzier Afia Boafowaa Yahaya Awindor popularly known as Efya Nokturnal has addressed controversies around Nigerian super star, Wizkid,during his performance at the Hotspur Stadium in London. In a post by arti…
Tema Station: Mixed bag of commercial, transport activities
From secondhand cloth dealers to mobile phone accessory vendors and self-styled preachers, the ‘Tema Station’ in Accra is not just a bus terminal but a hub for small and medium economic activities. Hundreds of retailers, mostly women, make a living he…
France, Italy to evacuate citizens from Niger
France will begin evacuating its citizens from Niger, which was taken over by the military in a coup, on Tuesday, the French Foreign Ministry said.It said it would also evacuate other Europeans who wanted to leave the country, a former French colony.A…
Ghana needs wellness centres to promote routine health screening
The Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons (GCPS) has urged the government to to establish wellness clinics across the country to aid routine health screening. Dr Richard Adanu, Rector of GCPS, said that was crucial to help fight non-communicable di…
POWA, foundation partner to improve lives of women, children
The Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA) and Helpline Foundation for the Needy, Abuja, an NGO, are partnering on areas to improve the lives of women and children in the country.The National President of POWA, Mrs Elizabeth Egbatokun, made this kn…