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mRNA Aerosol Delivered to Lungs to Treat Pneumonia

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Messenger RNA, inhaled from an aerosol spray, is shown in lab rats with pneumonia to reduce inflammation, improve lung functions, and protect against further infections. . . . → Read More: mRNA Aerosol Delivered to Lungs to Treat Pneumonia

Company-Academic Team to Test Vocal Indicators of Cognitive Decline

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Researchers from a digital health company and academic medical center are beginning a pilot study of indicators in human voices for remote detection of mild cognitive decline. . . . → Read More: Company-Academic Team to Test Vocal Indicators of Cognitive Decline

Infographic – Americans Uncomfortable With A.I. in Health

Chart: U.S. opinions on A.I. and health care

A poll of U.S. adults indicates Americans overall are not ready for artificial intelligence to assist clinicians in detecting disease and suggesting treatments. . . . → Read More: Infographic – Americans Uncomfortable With A.I. in Health

State Grant Supports Osteoarthritis Gene Therapy Trial

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A California state agency is funding a clinical trial of an experimental gene therapy for reducing inflammation in knee joints of people with osteoarthritis. . . . → Read More: State Grant Supports Osteoarthritis Gene Therapy Trial

Psychoactive Drug Start-Up Raises $40M in Early Funds

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A new company is underway developing drugs to treat PTSD and other disorders with psychoactive compounds claimed to be safer than current psychedelics. . . . → Read More: Psychoactive Drug Start-Up Raises $40M in Early Funds

Home Infectious Disease Diagnostic Begins Clinical Tests

Co-Dx PCR Home test

A company offering DNA analysis tests to detect infectious diseases at home and point-of-care is beginning clinical evaluations of its technology. . . . → Read More: Home Infectious Disease Diagnostic Begins Clinical Tests

Human Ovary Organoid Model Demonstrated, Licensed

Ovarian organoid

A university lab created and licensed to a biotechnology company a model human ovary made of functioning cells for female reproductive health applications. . . . → Read More: Human Ovary Organoid Model Demonstrated, Licensed

Biotech to Synthesize Proteins in Microgravity

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A biotechnology company synthesizing pure proteins from DNA is preparing to test its process in weightless conditions on the International Space Station. . . . → Read More: Biotech to Synthesize Proteins in Microgravity

Infographic – U.S. More Concerned Than Excited About A.I.

Bar chart: Concern or excitement about artificial intelligence

A survey of U.S. adults conducted late last year shows more Americans express concerns than enthusiasm about artificial intelligence in their daily lives. . . . → Read More: Infographic – U.S. More Concerned Than Excited About A.I.

NIH Award Funds A.I. to Detect Alzheimer’s in Clinical Notes

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A small-business grant to a developer of natural language analytics for health care aims to detect evidence of cognitive decline from physicians’ notes in electronic health records. . . . → Read More: NIH Award Funds A.I. to Detect Alzheimer’s in Clinical Notes