Tag: clinical trials
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Vaccine Spin-Off Raises $168 Million in New Funds
A developer of vaccines, including a leading Covid-19 vaccine, and cancer immunotherapies, is raising $168 million in its second venture round.
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Trial Tests Non-Invasive Brain Bleeding Scanner
A clinical trial is underway testing a device worn like a helmet that scans brain tissue for internal bleeding with radio-frequency waves.
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FDA Clears Covid-19 Nasal Spray/Drops Vaccine Trial
A company developing vaccines delivered through the nose received FDA clearance to begin a clinical trial of its vaccine protecting against Covid-19 infections.
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Infographic – Steady Growth for mRNA Trials
The pandemic has demonstrated messenger RNA’s recognized potential for vaccines and treatments that induce an immune response.
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New Covid-19 mRNA Vaccine Trial Begins
A clinical trial is underway testing a new Covid-19 vaccine based on messenger RNA, developed by biotech company Translate Bio and drug maker Sanofi.
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Trial Tests Microbiome Effect on Covid-19 Vaccines
A clinical trial is underway assessing the impact of gut microbes on immune responses generated by vaccines protecting against Covid-19 disease.
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CEPI Funding SARS-CoV-2 Variant Vaccines
CEPI, an international consortium, is funding development of vaccines to protect against SARS-CoV-2 mutations, starting with B.1.351 discovered in Brazil.
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Trial Shows Electronic Treatments Slow Brain Decline
Results from a clinical trial show treatments of electronic audio and visual impulses slow cognitive and functional decline in people with Alzheimer’s disease.
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Multiple Solid-Tumor Immunotherapy Trial Underway
A clinical trial is underway testing an immunotherapy for several types of stubborn solid tumor cancer, based on research in university labs.
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FDA Authorizes Non-Prescription Covid-19 Test
Food and Drug Administration granted an emergency authorization for a molecular test for SARS-CoV-2 viruses done at home without a prescription.