Tag: grant
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Small Antibody Shown to Block Covid-19 Infection
Researchers in Sweden found a small-scale antibody grown in an alpaca that in lab tests blocks the SARS-CoV-2 infection mechanism.
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Brain Signal Synchronization Device in Development
An implantable mental health therapy system is being designed to synchronize signaling rhythms from various regions of the brain.
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Trial Shows Some ALS Drug Benefit for Patients
Results from a clinical trial show a drug to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis slows the functional decline in ALS patients compared to a placebo.
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Space Mission Testing Sail to Return Launch Vehicles
A space mission in November will test a device that works like a sail to bring back launch vehicles faster, designed by university aerospace lab and start-up company.
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Institute Assessing Covid-19 Mental Health Programs
A research institute evaluating real-world health outcomes is funding studies of Covid-19 mental health programs for health care workers and low-income communities.
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Women’s Heart Health Diagnostics in the Works
An organization for redressing health disparities faced by women awarded a new grant to advance better tools for predicting risk of women’s heart disease.
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Small Biz Grant Advances Neuro Protection Drugs
An NIH award to a biotechnology company funds discovery of drugs that protect brain cells from degenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s disease.
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A.I. Employed for Local Covid-19 Prediction Models
Computer scientists in California are writing deep learning algorithms that generate forecasts for Covid-19 infections in local communities.
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EC, France Fund Universal Covid-19, Flu Vaccines
A biotechnology company is receiving European Commission and French government funds to develop vaccines that protect against all strains of Covid-19 and flu viruses.
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Single Sensor to Detect Covid-19, Flu in Works
A university engineering team is developing an electronic sensor to quickly detect and distinguish between Covid-19 and influenza viruses.