Tag: pharmaceuticals
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Test Vaccine Protects Against Wide Coronavirus Range
Researchers at two Virginia universities developed an experimental vaccine that in tests with pigs protects against SARS-CoV-2 and other coronaviruses.
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Precision Cancer Immunotherapy Biotech Underway
A new company is beginning work on a safer form of cancer immunotherapy that avoids toxic off-target effects, and raising $55 million in venture funds.
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Synthetic Antibodies Shown to Control Blood Glucose
A company creating biologics derived from synthetic DNA and genes discovered antibodies that control blood glucose levels in lab animals.
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Joint Venture Developing Oral Covid-19 Vaccine
Two biotechnology companies are forming a new enterprise to produce a vaccine as a capsule or tablet to protect against Covid-19 infections.
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Home Sensors, AI Detect Medication Errors
Computer scientists designed a system with radio sensors interpreted by algorithms that indicate when residents make mistakes with their medication devices.
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Engineered Macrophage Cells Tested in Cancer Trial
A clinical trial is underway testing immune system cells called macrophages, with added cancer-killing proteins, as a treatment for solid tumor cancers.
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Vaccine Spin-Off Raises $168 Million in New Funds
A developer of vaccines, including a leading Covid-19 vaccine, and cancer immunotherapies, is raising $168 million in its second venture round.
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FDA Clears Covid-19 Nasal Spray/Drops Vaccine Trial
A company developing vaccines delivered through the nose received FDA clearance to begin a clinical trial of its vaccine protecting against Covid-19 infections.
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Biotech Manufacturer Gains $525M in New Funds
A company providing specialized lab and manufacturing services for cell and gene therapy developers is raising $525 million in its third venture funding round.
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New Covid-19 mRNA Vaccine Trial Begins
A clinical trial is underway testing a new Covid-19 vaccine based on messenger RNA, developed by biotech company Translate Bio and drug maker Sanofi.