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Infographic – Israel Halts Covid-19 Spread with Vaccines
Israel is emerging as the world’s leader in vaccinating its population, and seeing results in declines of new Covid-19 cases.
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AI Drug Discovery Company Acquired in $270M Deal
A biotechnology company using protein dynamics to develop precision cancer therapies is acquiring a drug discovery company based on machine learning algorithms.
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Lilly Asks FDA to Revoke Covid-19 Therapy Clearance
Drug maker Eli Lilly and Co. asked the Food and Drug Administration to revoke its authorization for bamlanivimab alone to treat for Covid-19 infections.
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Novavax Joins Alternative Second Shot Vaccine Trial
Vaccine developer Novavax is taking part in a clinical trial testing effects of different Covid-19 vaccines in first and second immunizations.
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Synthetic DNA Company Raises $24M in Early Funds
A company with a technology it says is simpler and more like natural processes to produce synthetic DNA is raising $24 million in its first venture round.
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Mobile App Studied to Measure Kidney Disease Anemia
A smartphone app designed to non-invasively estimate hemoglobin levels is being assessed for its ability to measure anemia in chronic kidney disease patients.
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Nine Campuses Join Rural Food Research Fund
Nine universities in the U.S. are taking part in a program supporting research and entrepreneurs developing food and agricultural solutions in rural areas.
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Gene Therapy Company Exploring DNA Circuit Technology
Spark Therapeutics, a developer of gene therapies, is gaining access to a technology that programs DNA sequences like integrated electronic circuits.
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Vaccine Stops Lyme Bacteria in Preclinical Test
A study with lab mice shows an experimental vaccine with engineered bacteria produces antibodies and protects against microbes causing Lyme disease.
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Antibody Cocktail Prevents Covid-19 Disease Symptoms
A clinical trial shows two synthetic antibodies given together reduce the risk of symptomatic infections among household members of Covid-19 patients.