Tag: Europe
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Company Helps Labs Build Gene, Cell Therapy Businesses
A new company formed offering full-scale facilities to develop cell and gene therapy products spun-off from academic research labs.
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Trial Testing Heart Device Outcomes by Gender
A clinical trial is underway tracking patients with implanted heart devices for 3 years to find any differences in health outcomes between men and women.
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DNA Nanoscale Capsules Designed for Drug Delivery
Researchers in Finland developed tiny drug-delivery capsules made of folded pieces of DNA, with the capsules opening and closing in specified chemical environments.
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FDA Approves Transplant Lung Preservation System
The Food and Drug Administration approved a medical device that restores and maintains lungs for transplants that may not otherwise be acceptable.
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Closed-Loop System Boosts Diabetes Glucose Control
A clinical trial shows an algorithm-driven glucose monitor and insulin pump system provides better control of glucose levels for people with type 1 diabetes than an insulin pump alone.
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Simple Process Devised for Synthetic Mother-of-Pearl
Researchers in the U.S. and Europe developed a simple, inexpensive, and sustainable process to grow synthetic nacre, also known as mother-of-pearl.
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Crispr Used to Create Circuit-Like Genes
A biotechnology team uses genome-editing to create synthetic genes acting like electronic circuits that can be arrayed in cells like computer components.
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Engineered Moth to Control Soybean Pest
A company providing genetically engineered insects to control threats to health and agriculture is designing a modified moth that now destroys soybeans and other crops.
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Smartwatch Monitor Boosts Parkinson’s Care
A university in the U.K. designed a home-based care plan for people with Parkinson’s disease that uses a smartwatch device to monitor their conditions.
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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.