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Novo Nordisk Buys RNA Biotech in $3.3B Deal

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Global drug maker Novo Nordisk is acquiring biotechnology company Dicerna Pharmaceuticals Inc. in an all-cash deal valued at $3.3 billion. . . . → Read More: Novo Nordisk Buys RNA Biotech in $3.3B Deal

Synthetic Bio Milk Company Gains $13M in Seed Funds

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A start-up enterprise creating milk and dairy products with proteins derived from engineered microorganisms is raising $13 million in seed funds. . . . → Read More: Synthetic Bio Milk Company Gains $13M in Seed Funds

Small Biz Grant Funds Long-Term Spasticity Implant

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A developer of treatments for neurological disorders received National Institutes of Health funding for an implant treating spasticity for up to six months. . . . → Read More: Small Biz Grant Funds Long-Term Spasticity Implant

Ultimate Guide to Managing Your Online Business

There are many pitfalls that newcomers to e-commerce face when they decide to take the plunge into starting up their online store or blog. . . . → Read More: Ultimate Guide to Managing Your Online Business

New Company to Develop Synthetic Antibody Therapies

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A new business is underway to develop and commercialize treatments for Covid-19 and other diseases based on synthetic antibody proteins. . . . → Read More: New Company to Develop Synthetic Antibody Therapies

Infographic – Unvaccinated Driving New Covid-19 Cases

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Data released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show new Covid-19 infections are concentrated largely among unvaccinated people. . . . → Read More: Infographic – Unvaccinated Driving New Covid-19 Cases

Targeted Immunotherapy Shown to Shrink, Stop Tumors

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Results from tests with lab mice show an experimental targeted cancer therapy invoking the immune system shrinks tumors and prevents their recurrence. . . . → Read More: Targeted Immunotherapy Shown to Shrink, Stop Tumors

Trial Identifies Biomarkers for Quick Concussion Test

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A clinical trial reveals glycan compounds found in saliva and urine as indicators of traumatic brain injury, helping create a quick diagnostic for the condition. . . . → Read More: Trial Identifies Biomarkers for Quick Concussion Test

Trial Shows Psilocybin Drug Helps Reduce Depression

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A clinical trial shows a drug derived from the hallucinogenic compound psilocybin reduces symptoms of depression, when part of a therapy program. . . . → Read More: Trial Shows Psilocybin Drug Helps Reduce Depression

Chip Device Simulates Coronavirus Gut Symptoms

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Biomedical engineers found a chip device with intestinal tissue can simulate coronavirus infections and symptoms in the gut, and test possible treatments. . . . → Read More: Chip Device Simulates Coronavirus Gut Symptoms