Syntis Bio snags $33M for its novel approach to obesity

Instead of an engineered peptide to activate gut receptors to trigger metabolic effects, Syntis's technology forms a coating in intestines that has the effect of redirecting nutrients, mimicking an effect of gastric bypass surgery. In other obesity medicine news, Protagonist Therapeutics revealed a drug candidate that puts it in competition with Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly, among others.

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Top Story MIT Spinout Syntis Bio Secures $33M for a Novel Approach to Treating Obesity and More Instead of an engineered peptide to activate gut receptors to trigger metabolic effects, Syntis's technology forms a coating in intestines that has the effect of redirecting nutrients, mimicking an effect of gastric bypass surgery. In other obesity medicine news, Protagonist Therapeutics revealed a drug candidate that puts it in competition with Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly, among others. Sponsored WEBINAR: Email security is failing healthcare. Most IT teams don't know it yet. Presented by Paubox Outdated encryption workflows. Misconfigured tools. Systems that frustrate staff and get bypassed. These hidden risks are still widespread across healthcare, even in organizations that feel confident in their compliance. In this 30-minute webinar, you'll get a look at how forward-thinking healthcare IT teams are rethinking email security. You'll learn how to reduce risk and streamline communication with email that sends as normal—but stays secure and HIPAA compliant. If you're responsible for email security, compliance, or IT infrastructure, this session is for you.   Limited Seats: Secure Your Spot at INVEST Digital Health 2025 You'll hear from industry experts and connect with colleagues who are driving change across healthcare. With only 200 seats available, now's the time to secure your spot at this can't-miss event. Register today!

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