Tag: engineering
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Synthetic DNA Studied for Mass Data Storage
An industry-academic consortium received a U.S. government contract to develop coded synthetic polymer chemicals like DNA for reliably storing massive amounts of data.
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Living, Reproducing Concrete Created with Bacteria
Engineers developed a more sustainable type of concrete adding a form of bacteria to grow and reproduce the material under most conditions.
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Venture Deals, Dollars Fall in Q4 2019; Biotech Stays Hot
Venture capital deal-making in the U.S. declined in the fourth quarter of 2019, but biotechnology start-ups remained the most sought-after investment targets of any sector.
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Organoid in Chip Device Better Simulates Gut Functions
A chip device simulating intestinal functions, bolstered by a gut tissue organoid, behaves more like a human intestine in lab tests than the gut organoid alone.
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UPMC to Invest $1 Billion in Medical Enterprises
UPMC, the medical center affiliated with University of Pittsburgh, plans to invest $1 billion in life science advances, with spin-off companies as part of its strategy.
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Algorithm-Designed Robots Made from Living Cells
A team of biologists and computer scientists created tiny robotic devices designed by computer models and made from frog embryo cells.
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Infographic – High Momentum Start-Ups to Watch
The list of 36 companies covers 12 technology categories, including many of the advances we feature at Science & Enterprise
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Light-Activated Brain Electrodes in Development
A wireless electrode activated by light waves is being developed to connect with nerve cells in the brain that promises to make brain-computer connections safer.
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A.I. Discovery Companies to Find Rare Disease Drugs
A joint venture of two drug discovery and design companies aims to create new biotechnology businesses to find drugs for treating rare diseases.
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Heart Tissue 3-D Printed in Space Station
A patch of human heart tissue returned to earth today after being produced with a three-dimensional printing system on the International Space Station.