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Trial to Test Direct Crispr Blood Stem Cell Edits

Sickle cells illustration

A clinical trial is set to begin that tests a direct form of gene editing with Crispr to correct inherited malfunctioning genes causing sickle cell disease. . . . → Read More: Trial to Test Direct Crispr Blood Stem Cell Edits

Coupons, Vouchers Used for Few Prescription Drugs

Pills and dollar bill

An analysis of customer transactions shows discounts from suppliers are used for only a small fraction of prescription drugs on the market. . . . → Read More: Coupons, Vouchers Used for Few Prescription Drugs

Power Emergency

Power lines

Due to a local power failure, we will not be publishing new editorial posts on Science & Enterprise for at least the rest of today. . . . → Read More: Power Emergency

Infographic – Covax Begins Vaccine Deliveries

Chart: Covax deliveries

Deliveries so far represent a small fraction of the allotments to those countries, with deliveries for other allotments not yet underway. . . . → Read More: Infographic – Covax Begins Vaccine Deliveries

Cell-Based Fish Company Gains $8.25M in Seed Funds

Bluu Bioscience founders

The start-up enterprise Bluu Biosciences is underway creating seafood products from fish stem cells, and raising $US 8.25 million in seed funds. . . . → Read More: Cell-Based Fish Company Gains $8.25M in Seed Funds

Intensive Care Bed Designed for Preterm Babies

Clinical trial results show a hospital bed that simulates contact with a mothers’ body helps preterm babies cope with unpleasant medical procedures. . . . → Read More: Intensive Care Bed Designed for Preterm Babies

Microbiome Therapy Shown to Cut Covid-19 Health Needs

Gut microbes

A clinical trial shows a treatment targeting gut microbes reduces health care use and recovery times in people with mild to moderate Covid-19 disease. . . . → Read More: Microbiome Therapy Shown to Cut Covid-19 Health Needs

Clinical Trial Tests In-Tumor Breast Cancer Therapy

Breast cancer self exam

A clinical trial is set to begin that tests a treatment for early-stage breast cancer delivered directly into the tumor before surgery is scheduled. . . . → Read More: Clinical Trial Tests In-Tumor Breast Cancer Therapy

Test Vaccine Protects Against Wide Coronavirus Range

Two piglets

Researchers at two Virginia universities developed an experimental vaccine that in tests with pigs protects against SARS-CoV-2 and other coronaviruses. . . . → Read More: Test Vaccine Protects Against Wide Coronavirus Range

Venture Fund to Support Seed-Stage Biotechs

KdT Ventures management

A venture capital company raised $50 million to invest in new businesses developing innovative products and services at the junction of biology and engineering. . . . → Read More: Venture Fund to Support Seed-Stage Biotechs