Tag: university
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Infectious Disease Biotech Raises $100M in Venture Funds
A biotechnology company designing vaccines for viral diseases including Covid-19 is raising $100 million in its second venture funding round.
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Trial Shows Inhaled Covid-19 Therapy Safe
Results of a clinical trial show an anti-microbial treatment for Covid-19 infections given as a nasal spray is safe and well-tolerated in healthy volunteers.
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Microsoft, Biotech Partner on Metastatic Cancer
A biotechnology start-up is collaborating with Microsoft Corp. on computational tools to find and predict factors that cause cancers to spread.
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Graphene Crispr Chip Detects Small Genetic Differences
An academic-industry team designed a computer chip with graphene circuits using the gene-editing technique Crispr to detect fine genetic differences in samples.
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Robot Designed to Find, Retrieve Hidden Objects
An engineering lab studying wireless technologies developed a robotic arm using radio waves to find and grab objects blocked from direct view.
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Mobile App to Track Fat, Sugar Consumption
A mobile app is being created that allows users to record their eating of saturated fat and added sugar in near real time to better gauge health effects.
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Univ. Lab Develops, Licenses Sports Injury Implant
A medical device company now offers a synthetic tissue implant for torn rotator cuff, a common sports injury, designed at a Purdue University engineering lab.
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Trial to Test Direct Crispr Blood Stem Cell Edits
A clinical trial is set to begin that tests a direct form of gene editing with Crispr to correct inherited malfunctioning genes causing sickle cell disease.
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Coupons, Vouchers Used for Few Prescription Drugs
An analysis of customer transactions shows discounts from suppliers are used for only a small fraction of prescription drugs on the market.
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Intensive Care Bed Designed for Preterm Babies
Clinical trial results show a hospital bed that simulates contact with a mothers’ body helps preterm babies cope with unpleasant medical procedures.