Tag: biomedical
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Nanoparticle Process Designed to Detect, Treat Oral Bacteria
A bioengineering lab devised a way to quickly detect and treat bacteria responsible for tooth decay with a combination of X-rays and a non-toxic compound in nanoscale particles.
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Genomic Sequencing for Newborns Studied in Clinical Trial
A group of newborn infants with genetic disorders that went undetected in standard testing will receive genomic sequencing in a clinical study of its safety and feasibility.
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Pfizer, Biotech Partner on RNA Flu Vaccine
A biotechnology company in Germany and drug maker Pfizer are developing a vaccine to prevent seasonal influenza using messenger RNA that instructs cells on production of proteins.
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Peptide Pain Drugs in Development Aimed at Alternative Targets
Pain drugs made from peptides, small protein-like compounds, and guided by antibodies are being developed as alternatives to prescription opioids to treat moderate to severe pain.
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Low-Dose Triple Pill Reduces Blood Pressure in More People
A clinical trial shows a single medication with low doses of three common drugs reduces high blood pressure in more people with the condition than the normal care.
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Multi-Function Stretchable Sensor Platform Developed
An engineering team created a system that combines multiple electronic sensors into a single 3-D stretchable device that can be worn on various body locations to monitor different functions.
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FDA Clears Fertility Awareness App for Birth Control
A mobile app for determining a woman’s fertility state on any given day was cleared for marketing in the U.S. as a birth control method.
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Start-Up to Tackle Neurodegenerative Diseases, Raises $31 Million
A new company is forming to develop treatments that protect against destruction of brain cells in Alzheimer’s disease and comparable nerve damage from chemotherapy.
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FDA Approves RNA-Interference Nerve Disease Therapy
A treatment that silences the actions of RNA and reverses damage to nerves from a rare inherited neurological disease was approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
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Yeast Biosensor Devised to Measure Radiation Exposure
An engineering group created a simple monitoring badge using yeast, which in a process similar to fermentation provides instant feedback on radiation exposure to lab workers.