Month: August 2021
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New Company Forms to Ease Scientific Data Operations
A new company spun off from Harvard University aims to simplify data analysis, management, and collaboration for life science researchers.
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Infographic – Schools Graduating Women Entrepreneurs
The top universities producing women entrepreneurs are much the same as the schools graduating the most start-up founders overall.
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Liquid Biopsy Tech Adapted for Covid-19 Testing
A company developing non-invasive liquid biopsy tests for cancer received NIH funding to extend that technology for quick Covid-19 virus tests.
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Biotechs Partner on Synthetic Plant-Based Drugs
Two biotechnology companies are designing new processes to produce ingredients much like those found in drugs made from plants for essential medicines.
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RNA Manufacturer Goes Public in $282M Merger
A company producing synthetic RNA for agricultural and biomedical applications is now a public company after a special-purpose acquisition.
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Moderna to Build mRNA Vaccine Plant in Canada
The biotechnology company Moderna Inc. agreed to build a manufacturing plant for its messenger RNA or mRNA vaccines in Canada.
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Gates Grant Funds HIV-Birth Control Implant
A biotechnology company received a foundation grant for an implanted device to prevent HIV infection and unwanted pregnancy in women.
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Infographic – Biomedical Innovation Gains Continue
Two statistical indicators provide more evidence that innovations in health and medicine are continuing their sharp upward climb.
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Portable Testing Device IDs Covid-19 Variants
A low-cost device is being developed that analyzes saliva samples for SARS-CoV-2 viral mutations, and returns results in about one hour.
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Protein Chemistry Biotech Acquired in $2B Deal
Drug maker Bayer is acquiring a company discovering new therapies with a technology that reveals complex protein targets considered difficult to address.