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Infographic – 1 in 6 Americans Using Cryptocurrency
A recent survey by Pew Research Center indicates cryptocurrencies are gaining more traction among individuals in the U.S., particularly younger people.
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Plant-Based Protein Biotech Raises $3M in Seed Funds
A biotechnology start-up producing proteins with more sustainable and less costly plant-based processes is raising $3 million in its seed funding round.
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Thanksgiving 2021
Today is the thanksgiving holiday in the U.S., a day of food, family, and football (Go Bills). We’ll resume our regular posting tomorrow.
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Samsung, Biotech Partner on mRNA Vaccine Production
A developer of synthetic RNA products is partnering with Samsung Biologics to manufacture Covid-19 vaccines made with messenger RNA.
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Regeneron Gains Cancer, Infectious Disease Immunotherapies
A biotechnology company is licensing five of its vaccines for cancer and infectious diseases to Regeneron Pharmaceuticals in a deal valued at nearly $1 billion.
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Trial Advances Test of Electronic Cancer Treatment
A clinical trial completed enrollment of lung cancer patients testing a device sending an electric field into their tumors to disrupt cancer cell proliferation.
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Infographic – U.S. Venture Funding States Left Behind
Crunchbase News reported on parts of the U.S. getting the fewest venture dollars, displayed in today’s infographic.
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Cell Therapy Start-Up Raises $6M in Seed Funds
A new company providing clinical development and commercialization for emerging cell therapies began operations and raised $6 million in seed funding.
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Novo Nordisk Buys RNA Biotech in $3.3B Deal
Global drug maker Novo Nordisk is acquiring biotechnology company Dicerna Pharmaceuticals Inc. in an all-cash deal valued at $3.3 billion.
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Synthetic Bio Milk Company Gains $13M in Seed Funds
A start-up enterprise creating milk and dairy products with proteins derived from engineered microorganisms is raising $13 million in seed funds.