Tag: life sciences
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Faster Process Devised for Targeted Antibodies
Researchers in the U.S. and U.K. designed techniques for quickly generating highly targeted antibodies in the lab, which can speed production of new vaccines and therapies.
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Lilly Licensing Autoimmune Therapy in $400M Deal
Drug maker Eli Lilly and Company is licensing a therapy from a biotechnology company that produces self-correcting cells for people with disorders caused by a malfunctioning immune system.
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Clinical Trial Begins for Liver Dialysis Device
A clinical trial is underway in Europe testing a device that works like dialysis to clear toxins from the blood associated with liver failure, where a transplant is often the only option.
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Calif. Agency Supporting Late Stem Cell Trial for ALS
California’s agency supporting stem cell research for regenerative medicine is helping fund a clinical trial testing stem cell treatments for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
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Start-Up Building Mobile Apps Combining DNA, Lifestyle
A new enterprise in California is creating smartphone apps that provide lifestyle advice based on DNA analysis and activity tracking.
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Stem Cell Clinics Found Marketing in ClinicalTrials.gov
A review of entries in the U.S. government’s clinical trial registry shows commercial stem cell clinics are using the respected database to promote their services.
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Patent Awarded for Exosome Capture Process
A company making blood filtering devices was awarded a patent for a process to capture tiny particles carrying proteins that suppress immune responses.
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Start-Up Offering Precise Heart Rhythm Diagnostic
A one year-old company in New York City is developing a device that assesses the severity of heart rhythm problems to prescribe a more precise course of treatment.
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Biotech Licensing Viral T-Cell Immunotherapies
A company making treatments for viral infections that stimulate natural T-cells in the immune system is licensing a related technology from Baylor College of Medicine.
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Plant-Based Diet Quality Key to Reducing Heart Disease
A review of health surveys going back to the 1980s reveals individuals consuming healthier plant-based diets are less likely to encounter heart disease than people eating less-healthy foods from plants or animals.