Tag: chemistry
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Inhaled Dry-Powder Covid-19 Antibodies in the Works
Two biotechnology companies are developing synthetic antibodies to treat Covid-19 infections formulated as an inhaled dry powder rather than an infusion.
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ALS Drug Shown to Extend Patient Survival
Results of a clinical trial show a drug to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, extends patients’ survival by several months and slows decline of their functions.
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Start-Up Gains Access to Vaccine Nasal Spray Technology
A company developing techniques to deliver vaccines like Covid-19 with a nasal spray received an opportunity to license the process from University of Houston.
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Process Tests Thousands of Covid-19 Samples at Once
A new technology makes possible simultaneous analysis of diagnostic specimens from thousands of individuals revealing the presence of SARS-CoV-2 coronaviruses.
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Start-Up Developing Thin Films for Vaccine Delivery
A new enterprise is creating thin films for vaccines, including Covid-19, to make possible their mass production and distribution at room temperatures.
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Small Biz Grant Funds Covid-19 Disinfectant Spray
A Florida start-up company is developing a fast-acting disinfectant spray that dries on contact, yet still kills Covid-19 viruses on surfaces.
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Synthetic Antibodies Neutralize Covid-19 Virus Proteins
A company developing synthetic genetic materials and proteins says independent tests show its artificial antibodies neutralize infection mechanisms in Covid-19 viruses.
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Sensor Patch Captures Health Indicators in Sweat
A bio-engineering lab created a wearable fabric patch with threads configured into sensors that capture and measure health indicators from human sweat.
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Neuro Disease Start-Up Raises $73M in Early Funds
A company developing new therapies for neurodegenerative diseases officially began operations, staked to $73 million raised in its first venture round.
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Synthetic Protein Designed to Boost Covid-19 Vaccines
Researchers in Texas designed a synthetic version of a protein found on Covid-19 viruses that can make it easier to produce more vaccines.