Tag: mathematics
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Trial to Assess Multi-Factor Blood Test for Cancer
A clinical trial is set to begin that evaluates genomic and related data from routine blood tests to screen for cancer in real-world settings.
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AI Recreates Tumor Environment for Precision Cancer Care
A bioinformatics company designed an algorithm that digitally recreates the support network for tumors from RNA sequences, to guide precise treatments for cancer patients.
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Synthetic Bio Chemicals Start-Up Gains $5M in Early Funds
A new enterprise using digital and synthetic biology to create sustainable chemicals at industrial scale is raising $5 million in pre-seed round funds.
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Ginkgo Acquires Biomaterials Maker as Industry Consolidates
A developer of synthetic biology tools and components is acquiring a biological materials developer for its automation assets as the biotechnology industry consolidates.
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Infographic – Digital Health Keeps Clicking in 2022
While venture capital funding for digital health start-ups worldwide is down compared to last year, the pace so far in 2022 remains on an historically strong track.
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AI System Shown to Provide Early Sepsis Warnings
A system using machine learning algorithms is shown to provide early warnings about sepsis developing in hospitalized patients, reducing injury and death.
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Surgical Robotics Company Raises $55M in Early Funds
A developer of robotic systems for cataract and other eye surgeries is raising $55 million in its first venture financing round.
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AI Analytics Find New ALS Genetic Drug Targets
Researchers analyzed medical and scientific databases with algorithms to identify eight previously unreported biomarkers contributing to neurodegeneration similar to ALS.
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Human Organoids Show Drug Activity in Lab Animals
A study shows implanted lab-grown pieces of human 3-D kidney tissue can demonstrate chemical activity of drugs in preclinical tests with lab rats.
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Smell Detection Tech Company Raises $4M in Seed Funds
A start-up biotechnology company creating a system that translates an animal’s sense of smell into electronic signals is raising $4 million in seed equity funds.