Tag: Canada
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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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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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Biotech Partners for A.I. Drug Discovery in $1B Deal
Two companies are collaborating on the use of artificial intelligence to find new drugs addressing a set of proteins that regulate immune-related functions, including inflammation.
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Infographic – Eight Nations Offer Full Women’s Rights
An issue cutting across science and business is equity for women, and according to a recent World Bank report, only eight countries offer women full legal protections.
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Virtual Assistants Offer Little Medical Emergency Help
An evaluation of four virtual digital assistants shows these services return widely varying levels of help with questions about first aid and medical emergencies.
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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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Engineered Viruses Licensed for Cancer Therapies
A biotechnology company developing cancer immunotherapies with synthetic viruses is licensing its technology to Takeda Pharmaceuticals.
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Plastic Material Developed to Repel Bacteria
A Canadian engineering team developed a treated form of common plastic that in lab tests repels liquids and stubborn bacterial films.
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New Company Using A.I. to Discover Mental Health Drugs
A new enterprise combining resources from biotechnology and artificial intelligence aims to find safer and more effective treatments for psychiatric disorders.
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Clinical Research Sites Open in Canadian Walmart Stores
A collaboration between a research company and local health clinic chain is enabling customers at Walmart stores across Canada to take part in clinical research studies.