Tag: physical sciences
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Fine-Tuning Process Devised for Gene Therapies
Researchers designed a technique to adjust the volume of proteins from gene therapy released into patients, providing more control for complex diseases.
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Synthetic Blood Vessel Maker Gains $2.2M in Seed Funds
A start-up company creating synthetic blood vessels for transplants, based on research in materials science and cell biology, is raising $2.2 million in seed funds.
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Univ. Lab Testing Wearable Respiratory Monitor
Medical researchers are assessing the feasibility of a wearable device to detect advance indicators of chronic respiratory disease symptoms.
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Face Mask Sensor Detects Covid-19 Virus
Engineers designed sensors made from bioactive materials integrated into fabrics, beginning with a face mask that detects the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
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Long-Acting Capsule Helps Reduce Opioid Use
A capsule designed to take once a week is shown in animal tests to continuously deliver a craving-reduction drug in that time and suppress opioid intake.
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Biotechs Partner on Lower Cost AI-Designed Drugs
Two biotechnology companies are collaborating on discovery and development of new drugs designed with artificial intelligence, at lower cost to patients.
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Micro Brain Robot Granted Orphan Status
A tiny remote-controlled device that carries chemotherapy drugs to brain tumors received orphan drug status from the Food and Drug Administration.
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Flexible Electrodes Devised for Implanted Devices
Biomedical engineers designed flexible electrodes that in lab tests safely connect and deliver electrical current to animal hearts and brains.
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Diverse Genomic Variation Analytics Panel Created
A synthetic biology company and genetics research service are providing analytics on population genomic variations they say are more racially and ethnically diverse.
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Infographic – U.S. Public Split on Geoengineering
A recent survey by Pew Research Center shows the U.S. public is divided on pursuing steps like cloud seeding or solar geoengineering.