Briefs: CuraTeQ Biologics, Sigachi Industries and Natural Capsules

CuraTeQ Biologics and BioFactura USA to terminate agreement mutually

Zota Health Care raises Rs 350 crores through QIP issue

The proceeds from the QIP will be used primarily to accelerate the nationwide expansion of the COCO stores of Davaindia nationwide

FDA setback for Sanofi’s Tolebrutinib in progressive MS

Tolebrutinib had been provisionally approved in the United Arab Emirates in July 2025 for nrSPMS to slow disability accumulation independent of relapse activity

Nona Biosciences expands platform to accelerate early clinical trials

Nona aims to help global biopharmaceutical companies fast-track clinical trial initiation without compromising scientific rigor or quality standards

Ginkgo Bioworks teams with Carnegie Mellon on cancer detection program

The collaboration aims to combine synthetic biology with cutting-edge detection technology to create a first-of-its-kind oral pill embedded with tumor-targeting sensors

Health Minister Nadda to launch Indian Pharmacopoeia 2026 in the first week of Jan. 2026

Indian Pharmacopoeia is now recognised in 19 countries, reflecting growing international confidence in India’s regulatory and scientific capabilities

Chugai’s Tecentriq gets green light in Japan for hard-to-treat Thymic Carcinoma

The drug had previously received orphan drug designation for this rare cancer on March 31, 2025

Zeon Corporation to acquire Ushio’s microfluidics biz

Ushio, a leader in advanced optical technologies, brings a strong track record and proprietary Photobonding technology

IRLAB launches Phase Ib Trial of IRL757 for Parkinson’s patients with Apathy

The multicenter study will enroll 75 patients across 16 sites in Germany, Bulgaria, Poland, and Spain

Amneal and mAbxience score FDA green light for two Denosumab biosimilars