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$500K Challenge Seeks A.I. Covid-19 Reopening Models

Synthetic biology

A new challenge from XPrize seeks evidence-based models using artificial intelligence to help governments reopen their economies during the pandemic. . . . → Read More: $500K Challenge Seeks A.I. Covid-19 Reopening Models

What to Know About Indefinite Leave To Remain Visas

If you’ve been living or studying in the UK for a minimum of five years, you are eligible to apply for indefinite leave to remain. . . . → Read More: What to Know About Indefinite Leave To Remain Visas

ALS Stem Cell Therapy Fails to Meet Trial Objective

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Clinical trial results of an amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, therapy do not show slower disease progression among patients compared to a placebo. . . . → Read More: ALS Stem Cell Therapy Fails to Meet Trial Objective

Blood Cells Transport Enzymes to Slow Cancer Spread

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Researchers devised a technique that in lab mice carries immune system enzymes on red blood cells to stop the spread of cancer in the lungs. . . . → Read More: Blood Cells Transport Enzymes to Slow Cancer Spread

Covid-19 Vaccine Shown Effective, Temperature-Stable

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Interim clinical trial results show the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine prevents infection in 94 percent of cases and can stored for 30 days in normal refrigeration. . . . → Read More: Covid-19 Vaccine Shown Effective, Temperature-Stable

Infographic: U.S. Public Supports Lockdown

Chart: support for lockdowns

With Covid-19 cases in the U.S. accelerating in the past few weeks, a recent poll shows the public clearly favors a lockdown to stop the rise. . . . → Read More: Infographic: U.S. Public Supports Lockdown

Tech, Genomics Companies Form DNA Storage Alliance

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Four companies from the computer technology and genomics industries are starting a coalition to advance DNA as a data storage medium. . . . → Read More: Tech, Genomics Companies Form DNA Storage Alliance

Start-Up Gains Drug Nanoparticle Manufacturing Tech

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A new enterprise spun-off from University of Connecticut is acquiring a technology for continuous manufacturing of nanoscale drug particles. . . . → Read More: Start-Up Gains Drug Nanoparticle Manufacturing Tech

Covid-19 Saliva Test Earns FDA Emergency Clearance

SARS-Cov-2 viruses

A test to detect Covid-19 viruses in saliva rather than nasal swabs received emergency authorization from Food and Drug Administration. . . . → Read More: Covid-19 Saliva Test Earns FDA Emergency Clearance

Gene-Editing Enzyme Start-Up Gains $65M

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A new company creating engineered enzymes for genome editing therapeutics is raising $65 million in its first venture funding round. . . . → Read More: Gene-Editing Enzyme Start-Up Gains $65M