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Synthetic Bio Microbiome Biotech Gains $15M in Seed Funds

Stephanie Culler

A developer of therapies produced with synthetic biology for diseases linked to microbes in the gut is raising $15 million in seed financing. . . . → Read More: Synthetic Bio Microbiome Biotech Gains $15M in Seed Funds

Impress vs competitors, why is it the best option?

Impress offers patients treatment for complex cases such as overcrowding, abnormal spacing, and bite malalignment, as well as diagnostics like X-Rays before treatment. . . . → Read More: Impress vs competitors, why is it the best option?

Surgical Robotics Company Raises $55M in Early Funds

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A developer of robotic systems for cataract and other eye surgeries is raising $55 million in its first venture financing round. . . . → Read More: Surgical Robotics Company Raises $55M in Early Funds

Four Issues Holding Back Small Businesses

Do you feel as though your company is being held back? If so, then you are not alone. . . . → Read More: Four Issues Holding Back Small Businesses

Infographic – US Biotech Investments Stay Strong

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The first half half of 2022 shows venture investments in U.S. biotechnology start-ups cooled from the blistering pace of last year, but biotech remains a robust sector. . . . → Read More: Infographic – US Biotech Investments Stay Strong

NIH Funding Engineered Phage Screening Device

National Institutes of Health is funding initial development of a microfluidic device that tests engineered viruses for their ability to kill disease-causing bacteria. . . . → Read More: NIH Funding Engineered Phage Screening Device

Precision Protein Design Start-Up Gains $40M in Early Funds

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A start-up company designing and testing precise proteins within live animals to speed creation of new therapeutics is raising $40 million in its first venture round. . . . → Read More: Precision Protein Design Start-Up Gains $40M in Early Funds

Biotechs Explore Gut-Brain Axis for Mental Health

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Two biotechnology companies are advancing basic research findings connecting gut microbes with the brain to develop new therapies for neurological disorders. . . . → Read More: Biotechs Explore Gut-Brain Axis for Mental Health

Trial Begins of Precise Gene Editing for Heart Disease

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A clinical trial is underway evaluating a precise form of Crispr gene editing as a one-time therapy for an inherited form of heart disease. . . . → Read More: Trial Begins of Precise Gene Editing for Heart Disease

Diabetes Cell Therapy Biotech Acquired in $320M Deal

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A developer of therapies derived from stem cells to replace malfunctioning islet cells in people with type 1 diabetes was acquired by Vertex Pharmaceuticals. . . . → Read More: Diabetes Cell Therapy Biotech Acquired in $320M Deal