Tag: physical sciences
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First U.S. Quantum Tech Incubator Underway
The first incubator program in the U.S. for start-up enterprises developing quantum technologies is now accepting applicants in Chicago.
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Small Biz Grant Funds Wrist Fracture Adhesive
A company developing a biocompatible material to aid bone healing will test the substance on treating simulated wrist fractures in large animals.
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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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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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Hearing Tech Company Raises New Venture Funds
A company creating devices that help people with hearing impairments, but without the stigma or cost of hearing aids, is raising $7 million in new venture funds.
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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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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.
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Microbiome Therapy Shown to Cut Covid-19 Health Needs
A clinical trial shows a treatment targeting gut microbes reduces health care use and recovery times in people with mild to moderate Covid-19 disease.
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Clinical Trial Tests In-Tumor Breast Cancer Therapy
A clinical trial is set to begin that tests a treatment for early-stage breast cancer delivered directly into the tumor before surgery is scheduled.