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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.
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Infographic – Global Venture Funds Hit Record High
Venture investing, a key source of capital for research-based companies, hit a record high level worldwide in the first quarter of 2021.
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Arthritis Drug Unsuccessful for Covid-19 Hospital Patients
A clinical trial shows a drug designed to reduce inflammation in autoimmune disease patients does not clearly help patients hospitalized with Covid-19 disease.
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First U.S. Quantum Tech Incubator Underway
The first incubator program in the U.S. for start-up enterprises developing quantum technologies is now accepting applicants in Chicago.
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Growing Your Health Care Business in 2021
As the COVID-19 vaccine rollout gets underway, however, businesses can reassess their growth strategies and redefine their objectives.
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NIH Trial Testing mRNA Vaccine Allergic Effects
A clinical trial is underway testing for allergic reactions to Covid-19 vaccines using messenger RNA for invoking an immune response.