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Trial Okayed for Engineered Cell Cancer Therapy
A clinical trial is set to begin testing engineered immune-system cells designed to precisely target and infiltrate cancerous tumors without other potentially toxic proteins.
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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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NIH Funding Engineered Phage Screening Device
National Institutes of Health is funding initial development of a microfluidic device that tests engineered viruses for their ability to kill disease-causing bacteria.
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Precision Protein Design Start-Up Gains $40M in Early Funds
A start-up company designing and testing precise proteins within live animals to speed creation of new therapeutics is raising $40 million in its first venture round.
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Biotechs Explore Gut-Brain Axis for Mental Health
Two biotechnology companies are advancing basic research findings connecting gut microbes with the brain to develop new therapies for neurological disorders.
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Trial Begins of Precise Gene Editing for Heart Disease
A clinical trial is underway evaluating a precise form of Crispr gene editing as a one-time therapy for an inherited form of heart disease.
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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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CEPI Funds New Broad Coronavirus Vaccine
An international health group is funding a new vaccine to cover a broad range of coronaviruses using exosomes, tiny natural bubbles for delivery to cells.
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Cancer Nutrition Therapy Biotech Raises $47M in Early Funds
A start-up company developing nutritional therapies to attack precise molecular cancer targets is raising $47 million in its first venture funding round.