skin cell conversion

Mouse skin cell conversion could mean treatment for those in chronic pain

You wouldn’t necessarily think that converting mouse and human skill cells into pain sensing nerves would be a good idea. Why do we need more pain? But when used to tackle pain relief in patients, this new research could do wonders for those who are constantly suffering. These neurons, which are responsible for transmitting pain […]

By Nicole Oran

A Deep-dive Into Specialty Pharma

A specialty drug is a class of prescription medications used to treat complex, chronic or rare medical conditions. Although this classification was originally intended to define the treatment of rare, also termed “orphan” diseases, affecting fewer than 200,000 people in the US, more recently, specialty drugs have emerged as the cornerstone of treatment for chronic and complex diseases such as cancer, autoimmune conditions, diabetes, hepatitis C, and HIV/AIDS.

By PurpleLab

BioPharma

BioLabs Pegasus Park Cultivates Life Science Ecosystem

Gabby Everett, the site director for BioLabs Pegasus Park, offered a tour of the space and shared some examples of why early-stage life science companies should choose North Texas.