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High-Speed Biologic Injection Device Shown Feasible

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A developer of an auto-injection technology says its device can deliver a biologic drug under the skin in a fraction of the time of conventional syringes. . . . → Read More: High-Speed Biologic Injection Device Shown Feasible

Infographic – Deaths From Nipah Virus

Map: Deaths from Nipah virus in Asia

Nipah virus is a rare but deadly infectious disease affecting south and southeast Asia, and since August the Kerala state in India recorded six Nipah cases leading to two deaths. . . . → Read More: Infographic – Deaths From Nipah Virus

Streamlined Gene Therapy Delivery Process Demonstrated

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A group of academic and industry researchers exhibited in lab cells and mice a more direct delivery technique that could make gene therapies more accessible and inexpensive. . . . → Read More: Streamlined Gene Therapy Delivery Process Demonstrated

Targeted Genetic Nanoparticle Company Gains $25M in Seed Funds

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A developer of nanoscale lipid particles for delivering genomic therapies to specific cells and tissue, spun-off from academic labs, is raising $25 million in seed funds. . . . → Read More: Targeted Genetic Nanoparticle Company Gains $25M in Seed Funds

Biotech, Janssen Partner on Ultrasound for Gene Therapy

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A developer of ultrasound bubbles to assist gene therapies is studying use of the technology with Janssen Pharmaceuticals for delivering DNA and RNA treatments. . . . → Read More: Biotech, Janssen Partner on Ultrasound for Gene Therapy

Crispr Therapy Shown to Remove E. Coli in Gut

New research with lab animals shows gene-edited viruses can target and remove harmful E. coli bacteria from the gut, including strains usually resistant to antibiotics. . . . → Read More: Crispr Therapy Shown to Remove E. Coli in Gut

Light-Activated Therapy Improves Vision in Inherited Disease Trial

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A clinical trial shows a light-activated protein from an injected gene improves visual abilities in people with advanced retinitis pigmentosa, an inherited eye disorder. . . . → Read More: Light-Activated Therapy Improves Vision in Inherited Disease Trial

Biotechs Partner to Boost mRNA Manufacturing

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Two companies working in synthetic biology are advancing a new process they say increases the scale and reduces costs of messenger RNA manufacturing. . . . → Read More: Biotechs Partner to Boost mRNA Manufacturing

RSV Vaccine Breakthrough Examined at AAAS Meeting

Barney Graham at AAAS, 5 Mar 2023

As three vaccines against respiratory syncytial virus reach FDA review, a scientific conference explored a key breakthrough researchers achieved to get to this point. . . . → Read More: RSV Vaccine Breakthrough Examined at AAAS Meeting

Happy New Year. Here Are the Most-Viewed Stories for 2021

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Here are the five most viewed editorial stories this year, counting down to number one. . . . → Read More: Happy New Year. Here Are the Most-Viewed Stories for 2021