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Genome Editing Biotech Raises $126M in IPO
A biotechnology company developing treatments for disease and enhanced agricultural products with genome editing is raising $126 million in its initial public offering, or IPO, of common stock.
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Brain Stimulator Device Cleared for Depression, Insomnia
A device sending weak electric impulses into the brain from headphones is authorized by the Food and Drug Administration to treat depression, anxiety, and insomnia.
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Respiratory Vaccine Maker Raises $3.4M in Seed Funds
A company developing vaccines that protect against respiratory diseases in vulnerable populations is raising new seed funds to advance its lead product into clinical trials.
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Start-Up Creating Off-the-Shelf Stem Cell Therapies
A new company is licensing technology from the lab of its co-founder at Harvard University to develop stem cell therapies for any recipients, without causing immune reactions.
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Ancient DNA Studied for Mental Health Clues
A lab studying DNA from past civilizations and the genomics technology company Illumina are investigating remains of ancient peoples for insights into today’s neurological disorders.
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App Created for New, Pregnant Moms in Opioid Recovery
A smartphone app is being developed to help pregnant women and new mothers with an opioid addiction, by a medical professor and health care technology company.
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NSF Funding Natural Agri-Chemical Technology
A start-up company spun-off from Cornell University is receiving a small business grant to develop in crop plants a natural protection against pathogens.
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Insulin Pump Shown Difficult for Many Users
An assessment of a closed-loop insulin pump system shows a sizeable proportion of first-time users stopped using its automated feature because of problems in making it work.
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Infographic – Germany Beats U.K. in Top Venture Funds
A new analysis from technology market intelligence company GlobaData, based in London, shows the top 2 enterprises attracting venture financing in Europe during 2018 were German companies.
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Protecting A Modern Agricultural Business
Protecting your agricultural business takes a lot of effort, but with the tech currently available on the market, you’ve got a chance.