Tag: physical sciences
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Trial Shows Insulin Capsules Reduce Blood Glucose Levels
Results of a clinical trial reveal an optimal dose for an insulin capsule that in 12 weeks reduces blood glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes.
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DNA Storage Start-Up Gains €5M in Seed Funds
A new company developing DNA as a data storage medium with sustainable processes is raising €5 million ($US 5.22 million) in seed funding.
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FDA Clears Digital Health Monitoring System
A developer of remote health tracking technology says the Food and Drug Administration cleared its continuous patient monitoring system for clinical use.
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Grant Funds Implanted Brain-Computer Spinal Injury Device
A project to develop a brain-computer device to stimulate upper and lower limb movement in people with spinal cord injuries is receiving a €3.7 million award.
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Mental Health Therapy, Tech Network Gains Early Funds
A company building a therapy and technology network for improving access to mental health providers is raising $15 million in its first venture round.
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Biotech, Regeneron in $2B Cancer Antibody Deal
A developer of cancer treatments triggered by tumor chemistry is partnering with biologic drug maker Regeneron on dual-action cancer immunotherapies.
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Biotech, M.D. Anderson Partner on Precision Drug Design
A company discovering therapies with artificial intelligence is partnering with M.D. Anderson Cancer Center on new small-molecule precision medicines.
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Infographic – US, China Lead in Space Investments
Data collected by Space Capital, a venture investor in companies developing space-based technologies, shows $265 billion invested in these start-up companies since 2014.
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Companies to Partner on Sustainable Synthetic Biochemicals
A producer of plant-based organic acids and a developer of synthetic bio-based materials and services are partnering on new sustainable industrial chemicals.
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Neurons Identified, Stimulated for Spinal Cord Repair
Spinal cord injury patients in a clinical trial received electronic stimulation to a specified set of nerve cells that enabled them to restore walking after rehabilitation.