Tag: life sciences
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Plant-Based Material Designed to Replace Plastics
Biochemists created a polymer film derived from soy proteins in a sustainable process that can replace many of today’s single-use plastics.
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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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Apple Expands Health Data, Trends, Sharing
Apple Inc. is adding new data collection, reporting, and sharing features to its iPhone and watch health apps supported by its latest operating system upgrades.
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Genetic Link Found for Covid-19 Loss of Smell
A genetic analysis identifies a single genetic variation associated with loss of smell and taste, an early symptom in many people with Covid-19 infections.
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Infographic – Conventional Clinical Trial Process
The graphic shows the many steps needed for prospects to find, enroll, and participate in a clinical trial, as well as the follow-up process by the study team.
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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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Electronic Device Cuts Bacterial Lab Test Time
An electronic device for assessing bacteria in blood samples is shown to meet conventional lab culture standards in a fraction of the usual testing time.
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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.