Tag: university
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Industry, Univ Labs Partner on Cannabinoid Pain Drug
A Canadian medical school lab is helping evaluate and develop a pain relief drug made by a company developing therapies from cannabis.
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Simpler Method Devised to Validate Covid-19 Tests
An engineering lab created simple and stable control probes to validate widely used diagnostic tests for SARS-Cov-2 viruses responsible for Covid-19.
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Crispr Edits Out HIV-Like Genes from Monkey DNA
Researchers show the gene-editing technique Crispr can remove genes gained from infections similar to HIV in lab monkeys, as well as viral signals from their bodies.
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Univ, Industry Labs Study Inhaled Covid-19 Antibodies
Researchers at University of Pennsylvania and Regeneron are studying delivery of synthetic antibodies directly to the nose to prevent Covid-19 infections.
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Biotech Creating More Efficient Crispr Therapies
A biotechnology company is developing treatments for cancer and other diseases using Crispr gene editing delivered with more efficient synthetic proteins.
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Trial Requested for Covid-19 Vaccine Nasal Spray
Makers of a Covid-19 vaccine given as a nasal spray asked the Food and Drug Administration to authorize a a human clinical trial of the vaccine.
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Wheat Genome Study IDs Critical Genes, Traits
An international research team identified key features of the complex wheat genome, including genes affecting the grain’s yield, quality, and survival.
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Therapist-Guided Home Stroke Rehab System in Works
A university lab is designing a system that allows for people with stroke to perform rehabilitation at home, while still guided remotely by a therapist.
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Lightweight AI Chip Designer Raises $2.8M in Seed Funds
A new company is designing computer chips and devices with artificial intelligence modeled on insect brains for autonomous vehicles and robotic systems.
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Trial Testing Magnetic Waves for Bipolar Depression
Researchers are enrolling patients in a clinical trial testing magnetic waves to induce small seizures as a treatment for depression from bipolar disorder.