Category: Finance
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Covid-19 Antibody Therapy Prepares for Trial
A biotechnology company producing synthetic antibodies in cattle, without human blood, to treat Covid-19 infections is advancing the therapy toward a clinical trial.
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Infographic – Biotech Index Dives, Rebounds
We check in from time to time on the Nasdaq Biotechnology Index as an indicator of the overall health of research-based businesses in the U.S.
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Retina Implant, Stem Cell Studies Set for Space Station
A company providing laboratory modules for biomedical research on the International Space Station received funding from NASA for three new projects.
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Venture-Backed Start-Ups to Get Small Biz Loans
An industry group says rules for loans to small companies hard-hit by Covid-19 are changed to allow these loans for more start-ups funded by venture capital.
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Life Science Venture Funds Raise $2.56B for Start-Ups
Two investment companies specializing in health care and life sciences revealed new venture funds to finance young enterprises with innovative technologies.
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Trial to Test Malaria Drug to Stop Covid-19
A registry and clinical trial of health care workers aims to document effects of hydroxychloroquine, a widely available malaria drug, to prevent Covid-19 infections.
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Business-Academic A.I. Research Network Formed
Two companies, including Microsoft Corp., and several research universities plan to study artificial intelligence for digitally transforming government and business.
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Univ. Lab Developing Self-Sanitizing Face Mask
A materials science team is creating a face mask that kills infectious virus particles, such as those spreading Covid-19, as well as blocks respiratory droplets.
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Venture Fund to Back Covid-19 Start-Ups
A life science incubator company plans to fund eight start-up enterprises developing diagnostics, vaccines, or treatments for the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Univ Labs Developing Covid-19, Outbreak Test Devices
Two university labs are creating tests or monitoring devices to detect novel coronavirus, or Covid-19 viruses, and spot other viral outbreaks when they occur.