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Dementia Drug Candidate in Preclinical Tests
A study is underway of a new treatment approach for dementia that targets inflammation and microscopic bleeding in the brain that can accompany Alzheimer’s disease.
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Infographic – Private R&D Outpacing Defense Contractors
Our infographic this weekend offers a stark illustration of how private companies have surpassed defense contractors in R&D spending.
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Women-Founded Start-Ups Raise More Capital Than Male-Only
Start-up enterprises founded or led by at least one woman on the team raise more capital than comparable start-ups founded by men only.
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App Detects Early Eye Disease Symptoms from Photos
In tests with thousands of children’s photographs, a smartphone app shows it can detect early symptoms of serious eye diseases, including cancer.
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Small Biz Grant Funds Prenatal Genetic Test
A small business set-aside grant is funding early development of a non-invasive prenatal test that simplifies detection of genetic abnormalities in a fetus.
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Leg Prosthetic System Restores Sensory Feedback
Results from a small clinical trial shows a system for leg prosthetic devices restores tactile sensory feedback to improve mobility and reduce falling.
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Nanotech Crispr Delivery in Development
Researchers in biochemistry and structural biology are designing a technique using nanoscale particles to safely deliver edited genes as a cancer treatment.
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Novartis, Microsoft Partner on A.I.
Drug maker Novartis is collaborating with Microsoft to extend the company’s adoption of artificial intelligence into many of its corporate functions.
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Trial Testing Mobile Telemedicine for Skin Diseases
A university medical center has a clinical trial underway testing the utility of telemedicine with mobile devices in treating atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema.
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Microneedle Patch Monitors Antibiotic Levels
A clinical trial shows the feasibility of a patch worn on the skin to monitor a person’s antibiotic levels in real time, which the authors say can monitor other drugs.