Tag: biotechnology
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U.S. to Buy Covid-19 Antiviral Drug in $1.2B Deal
Two U.S. government health agencies agreed to purchase some 1.7 million doses of a Covid-19 antiviral drug, once the drug receives clearance from FDA.
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FDA Okays Lower Dose, Injected Covid-19 Antibodies
The Food and Drug Administration updated its emergency authorization for a dual-antibody Covid-19 therapy to allow for a lower and injectable dose.
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Low Cost Vaccine, Patch Device Produce Immune Responses
Tests with lab mice show one dose of a lower cost Covid-19 vaccine given with a needle-free patch generates strong antibody and cellular immune responses.
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Plant-Based Lipids Developed for mRNA Vaccines
Chemists at industry and academic labs created safer lipids for delivering messenger RNA vaccines, such as those protecting against Covid-19.
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Precision Cancer Meds Company Raises $43M in Early Funds
A company combining computational genetic analysis and precision medicine discovery for cancer therapies is raising $43 million in its first venture round.
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Moderna Expands Vaccine Research, Mfring in Asia
Moderna Inc. and South Korea signed agreements Saturday on joint research and manufacturing opportunities for vaccines against viruses in Korea.
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Crispr Treatment Leads to Durable Cholesterol Reduction
A developer of gene editing for inherited heart disease reports lab monkeys given its therapy experience lower cholesterol levels for at least eight months.
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Small Biz Grant Funds Covid-19 Antiviral Therapy
A biotechnology company developing cancer therapies is receiving an NIH grant to extend its technology for antiviral peptides against the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
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Gene Therapy Company Starts-Up, Gains $200M
A new company is underway commercializing research on gene therapies for inherited diseases, staked to an initial investment of $200 million.
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Medical Devices to Reduce Military Travel Disorders
Biomedical engineers at university labs are designing medical devices that reduce jet lag and intestinal problems faced by military service members.