Tag: biotechnology
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Infographic – Biotech Index Dives, Rebounds
We check in from time to time on the Nasdaq Biotechnology Index as an indicator of the overall health of research-based businesses in the U.S.
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Five Covid-19 Vaccines in Clinical Trials
A review of vaccines for preventing Covid-19 infections shows five of those projects are in early-stage clinical trials, with 18 more in preclinical stage.
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Retina Implant, Stem Cell Studies Set for Space Station
A company providing laboratory modules for biomedical research on the International Space Station received funding from NASA for three new projects.
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Covid-19 Vaccine in Development, Trial Planned
A biotechnology company specializing in infectious diseases is developing a vaccine to protect against Covid-19 infections, with a clinical trial to start next month.
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Trial to Test Electronic-Aided Covid-19 Vaccine
A company developing cancer immunotherapies is adapting its electronic-assisted process to create a vaccine protecting against Covid-19 infections.
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Employers, Patients See Discounts from Biosimilars
An analysis of health care spending by large employers shows both companies and their employees are saving money from using non-branded biologic therapies.
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Life Science Venture Funds Raise $2.56B for Start-Ups
Two investment companies specializing in health care and life sciences revealed new venture funds to finance young enterprises with innovative technologies.
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Trial Shows Rare Disease Drug Treats Covid-19 Patients
Results from a clinical trial show a drug approved for a rare lymph node disease can stabilize or improve the condition of many people with severe Covid-19 complications.
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Start-Up Licenses Immunotherapies in $880M Deal
A new biotechnology enterprise creating treatments that alter chemical functions in immune cells agreed to license its technology to a pharmaceutical company.
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Biotechs Explore Cell Therapy for Covid-19 Antibodies
Two biotechnology companies are researching use of a non-viral gene therapy to deliver synthetic antibodies for treating Covid-19 infections.