Tag: biotechnology
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Company-Academic Team to Test Vocal Indicators of Cognitive Decline
Researchers from a digital health company and academic medical center are beginning a pilot study of indicators in human voices for remote detection of mild cognitive decline.
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State Grant Supports Osteoarthritis Gene Therapy Trial
A California state agency is funding a clinical trial of an experimental gene therapy for reducing inflammation in knee joints of people with osteoarthritis.
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Human Ovary Organoid Model Demonstrated, Licensed
A university lab created and licensed to a biotechnology company a model human ovary made of functioning cells for female reproductive health applications.
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Biotech to Synthesize Proteins in Microgravity
A biotechnology company synthesizing pure proteins from DNA is preparing to test its process in weightless conditions on the International Space Station.
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Bio-Electric Regeneration Company Adds $8M in Seed Funds
A start-up enterprise, spun-off from Tufts University labs, creating bio-electrical treatments for regenerating limbs and tissue, is raising $8 million in new seed funds.
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Biotech Drug Shown to Kill Prostate Tumor Cells
Tests with lab mice show low doses of an experimental oral drug can selectively kill prostate cancer cells while not affecting surrounding healthy tissue.
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Nasal Spray Reduces Flu Duration in Challenge Trial
An influenza vaccine given as a nasal spray is shown in a clinical trial to reduce the amount of time participants have flu infections, when exposed to the virus.
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Clinical Trial Underway Testing Influenza Vaccine Patch
A clinical trial has begun testing a commercially-available flu vaccine administered with a painless patch device against conventional syringe injection delivery.
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Allergy Antibody Biotech Gains $40M in New Funds
A biotechnology enterprise creating engineered antibodies to treat severe food allergies is raising $40 million in its second venture financing round.
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Autism Device Company Gains Venture Funds, Joins Incubator
A new company creating precision light-activated treatments for autism spectrum disorder symptoms is raising more seed funds and joining a start-up incubator program.