Tag: life sciences
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Large Covid-19 Vaccine Trial Underway in U.S.
A biotechnology vaccine developer began enrolling participants in a large-scale clinical trial testing a vaccine to prevent Covid-19 infections.
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Small Biz Grant Funds Heat-Stable Multi-Virus Vaccine
A biotechnology company is receiving a federal grant for a vaccine in freeze-dried form to prevent infections from Covid-19 and Ebola viruses.
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VR Assessed for Job Re-Entry After Brain Injury
The Kessler Foundation is studying virtual reality as a tool to help people with traumatic brain injuries prepare to re-enter the work force.
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Device-Aided Covid-19 Vaccine Invokes Immune Response
Results from an early clinical trial show a Covid-19 vaccine using an electronic device to boost uptake in cells is safe and generates an immune-system response.
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Neuro Device Shown to Relieve Adolescent Migraine Pain
Findings from a clinical trial show a wearable device sending electronic signals into the nervous system relieves migraine pain in children age 12 to 17.
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Univ. Lab, Biotech Partner on Covid-19 Vaccine Implant
A biotechnology company and university infectious disease lab are developing a Covid-19 vaccine given as a solid dose implant under the skin.
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Large Trial Testing Covid-19 Antibody Therapies
A clinical trial conducted by National Institutes of Health is evaluating two more synthetic antibodies as treatments for patients hospitalized with Covid-19 infections.
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Fitness, Phone Data Captured for Heart Health Project
A digital health company is partnering with a cardiologist group to capture data from smartphones and wearable devices to provide users personalized heart health information.
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Neuroscience Biotech Acquired in $770M Deal
A three year-old biotechnology company developing treatments for psychiatric and movement disorders is being acquired by global drug maker Novartis.
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Gates Funding Home-Based Crispr Covid-19 Diagnostic
A medical device developer is receiving a Gates Foundation grant for a simple test to detect Covid-19 infections, done completely at home.