China-based internet company Tencent have purchased a minority stake in healthcare service community Dxy.cn for $70m.

A first proof-of-concept experiment has delivered promising results.

Between 98% and 100% of allergens in peanuts can now be removed.

Vaxxas is aiming to replace needles and syringes with its nanopatch.

ReWalk Robotics, backed by motor technology producer Yaskawa Electric, has updated the terms of its IPO and plans to sell 3.35 million of its shares to raise up to $53.6m.

China-based pharmaceutical company FortuneRock has raised $24m from backers including Jinhua Pharmaceuticals to prepare for an IPO and launch a new subsidiary.

Clinical-stage biotech company Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, backed by France-based pharmaceutical company Ipsen, has filed to raise up to $86m in an IPO.