Tag: physical sciences
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Univ. Lab Developing Self-Sanitizing Face Mask
A materials science team is creating a face mask that kills infectious virus particles, such as those spreading Covid-19, as well as blocks respiratory droplets.
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Univ Labs Developing Covid-19, Outbreak Test Devices
Two university labs are creating tests or monitoring devices to detect novel coronavirus, or Covid-19 viruses, and spot other viral outbreaks when they occur.
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New Venture Formed to Discover Neuro Therapies
Two drug discovery companies are forming a joint venture to discover treatments for neurological conditions based on cannabinoid-like compounds.
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A.I.-Enabled Insole Captures, Measures Step Info
An engineering lab developed an electronic shoe insole that gathers data for analysis with artificial intelligence to accurately measure a person’s gait patterns.
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Lilly, Biotech, NIH to Develop Covid-19 Antibodies
Drug maker Eli Lilly and Co., a biotechnology company, and an agency of NIH are collaborating on antibodies for novel coronavirus vaccines and therapies.
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Start-Up Developing Marine Bio-Inspired Super Glue
A new enterprise is creating an strong binding adhesive inspired by mussels, derived from research in a university chemistry and materials science lab.
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FDA Okays MRI with Epilepsy Brain Stimulation
A company making brain stimulation systems to treat epilepsy received regulatory clearance for MRI scans in people with its implanted devices.
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Coffee, Hemp Cells Set for Space Station Study
A company is sending cell cultures from hemp and coffee plants to the International Space Station to test effects of weightlessness on the plants’ gene expression.
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Venom-Aided Immunotherapy Designed for Brain Tumors
Cancer researchers developed engineered immune-system cells, helped by peptides from scorpion venom, that in lab mice bind more reliably to brain tumor cells.
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Contact Lens Material Reduces Color Blindness
An engineered ultra-thin material designed for contact lenses is shown in lab tests to help correct for a common form of color blindness.