Tag: biotechnology
-
Small Biz Grant Funds Heat-Stable Multi-Virus Vaccine
A biotechnology company is receiving a federal grant for a vaccine in freeze-dried form to prevent infections from Covid-19 and Ebola viruses.
-
Infographic – Late Charge Boosts Biotech Index
The Nasdaq Biotechnology Index, an indicator of investor interest in the industry, rose in December to close up by 26 percent for the year.
-
Device-Aided Covid-19 Vaccine Invokes Immune Response
Results from an early clinical trial show a Covid-19 vaccine using an electronic device to boost uptake in cells is safe and generates an immune-system response.
-
Univ. Lab, Biotech Partner on Covid-19 Vaccine Implant
A biotechnology company and university infectious disease lab are developing a Covid-19 vaccine given as a solid dose implant under the skin.
-
Large Trial Testing Covid-19 Antibody Therapies
A clinical trial conducted by National Institutes of Health is evaluating two more synthetic antibodies as treatments for patients hospitalized with Covid-19 infections.
-
Neuroscience Biotech Acquired in $770M Deal
A three year-old biotechnology company developing treatments for psychiatric and movement disorders is being acquired by global drug maker Novartis.
-
Gates Funding Home-Based Crispr Covid-19 Diagnostic
A medical device developer is receiving a Gates Foundation grant for a simple test to detect Covid-19 infections, done completely at home.
-
ALS Stem Cell Treatments Found Safe, Slow Progression
Results from an early clinical trial of stem cells to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, shows the therapy is safe and slows progression of the disease.
-
AbbVie Acquires Coronavirus Antibody Therapy
Drug maker AbbVie is licensing a synthetic antibody to treat Covid-19 and SARS coronaviruses that the company began funding in June.
-
Biotech Licenses Precision Cancer Biologic to Genentech
A biotechnology company discovering synthetic proteins that target cancer-causing genetic mutations is licensing its lead product to biologics maker Genentech.