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Icelandic drug discovery and development company Arctic Therapeutics (ATx) today announced the publication of research in JAMA Neurology, which informs a possible therapeutic strategy to treat a rare form of familial dementia. N-acetylcysteine (NAC) shows promise to treat hereditary cystatin C amyloid angiopathy (HCCAA) HCCAA – a subtype of cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA) – is…

Icelandic drug discovery and development company Arctic Therapeutics (ATx) today announced the successful closing of a €26.5 million oversubscribed Series A financing from a broad syndicate of international investors.   The syndicate includes the EIC Fund, Iceland’s largest privately-held investment firm Kaldbakur, Investcorp-backed Sanos Group, Swiss-based Cerebrum DAO, The Lurie Family Foundation – established by…

Arctic Therapeutics is proud to announce that our co-founder, Dr. Hakon Hakonarson, has been recognized as one of the top scientists in the world by the AD Scientific Index. This prestigious ranking highlights his significant contributions to the field of medical research and his deep commitment to advancing scientific knowledge. About the AD Scientific Index…

In a highly competitive selection round, the European Innovation Council (EIC) has chosen 78 high-potential start-ups and SMEs to receive up to €470 million in funding. This funding is a blend of grants and equity investments, aimed at fostering groundbreaking projects across Europe. The selected companies stood out from over 1,000 applicants, with 240 making…

Featured in Life Sciences Review Arctic Therapeutics (AT) is at the forefront of precision medicine, making significant strides in genomics and drug discovery. Recognized as one of the Top 10 Genomics Solutions Providers in Europe/UK for 2022, AT is transforming the treatment landscape for both common and rare diseases. Innovative approaches and groundbreaking projects Under…

Alzheimer’s research is undergoing a seismic shift. A USA TODAY article covers some of the latest innovations that are turning long-standing pessimism into fresh hope. From personal tragedy to potential breakthrough It all started with Katrín Björk Guðjónsdóttir, who suffered multiple strokes in her early twenties. Her recovery, thanks to her uncle, co-founder of Arctic…