Tag: DoD
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Biotech, Univ. Labs Test Psychoactive Drug as PTSD Therapy
A developer of treatments with psychedelic compounds for brain disorders is partnering with a lab at Yale University to assess methylone as a PTSD therapy.
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Darpa Seeking On-Demand, Distributed Production of Proteins
A synthetic biology company is receiving a contract with the U.S. advanced defense research agency to devise a high-speed localized process for making therapeutic proteins.
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Trial Shows Electronic Dressing Stops Biofilm Infections in Burns
Findings from a clinical trial show a dressing for burns with an electric current prevents formation of bacterial films, reducing risks of infections.
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Trial Underway of Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine
A clinical trial has begun testing an influenza vaccine given as a nasal spray with a conventional syringe-delivered vaccine among older U.S. adults.
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Covid-19 Antibody Cocktail Trial Request Filed
A discoverer of synthetic antibodies is asking Food and Drug Administration for clearance to begin a clinical trial of a Covid-19 antibody cocktail therapy.
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U.S. to Buy Covid-19 Antiviral Drug in $1.2B Deal
Two U.S. government health agencies agreed to purchase some 1.7 million doses of a Covid-19 antiviral drug, once the drug receives clearance from FDA.
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Medical Devices to Reduce Military Travel Disorders
Biomedical engineers at university labs are designing medical devices that reduce jet lag and intestinal problems faced by military service members.
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Crispr Enables Inhaled Flu, Covid-19 Treatment
A biomedical engineering lab designed and tested in lab animals gene-edited therapies for influenza and Covid-19, inhaled by patients with a home device.
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Sensor in Works Detecting Covid-19 Airborne Virus
A company developing graphene bio-computer chips is applying its technology to sensors that quickly detect SARS-CoV-2 viruses in indoor air.
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U.S. Supports Home Smartphone Covid-19 Test
The U.S. government is funding large-scale production of Covid-19 home test kits that send results to the user’s smartphone.