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Lung Chip Reveals Respiratory Immune Responses

Lung alveolus chip

A study with a small chip device simulating human lung functions shows normal breathing generates immune responses that protect against respiratory diseases. . . . → Read More: Lung Chip Reveals Respiratory Immune Responses

Infographic – Covid-19 Deaths Shift to GOP Areas

Chart: Covid-19 deaths in U.S.

Data show regions of the U.S. voting more strongly for Donald Trump in 2020 are now bearing the main brunt of Covid-19 deaths. . . . → Read More: Infographic – Covid-19 Deaths Shift to GOP Areas

Trial Begins for Advanced Covid-19 Disease Anti-Viral

Capsules in blister packaging

A late-stage clinical trial is underway testing an oral anti-viral drug to treat moderate to severe cases of Covid-19 infections. . . . → Read More: Trial Begins for Advanced Covid-19 Disease Anti-Viral

University Lab Licenses Printed Kidney Tissue Process

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A start-up company is acquiring the rights to a stem cell and three-dimensional printing process to produce tissue needed by people with kidney failure. . . . → Read More: University Lab Licenses Printed Kidney Tissue Process

Synthetic SARS-CoV-2 Particle Designed for Drug R&D

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Two biotechnology companies created a synthetic non-infectious target model to represent SARS-CoV-2 viral variants for vaccine and therapy developers. . . . → Read More: Synthetic SARS-CoV-2 Particle Designed for Drug R&D

Exosomes Shown to Block Broad Covid-19 Variant Range

Exosome illustration

Tiny natural bubbles with infection-receptor proteins found in blood are shown in lab mice to divert and prevent SARS-CoV-2 viruses from infecting real cells. . . . → Read More: Exosomes Shown to Block Broad Covid-19 Variant Range

Trial Shows Gut Probiotic Reduces Covid-19 Disease

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Results of a clinical trial show a microbial supplement in the gut reduces respiratory symptoms and viral load in people with mild Covid-19 disease. . . . → Read More: Trial Shows Gut Probiotic Reduces Covid-19 Disease

FDA Clears Rapid At-Home Covid-19 Test

SARS-Cov-2 viruses

The Food and Drug Administration granted an emergency authorization to a quick diagnostic test for SARS-CoV-2 viruses, conducted at home. . . . → Read More: FDA Clears Rapid At-Home Covid-19 Test

Essay – Quick, Name the Secretary of HHS

Covid-19 testing

Our country and world are in the worst health crisis in a century, and the U.S. cabinet secretary with the word “health” in the title is missing in action. . . . → Read More: Essay – Quick, Name the Secretary of HHS

Life Science Investors Add New $650M Fund

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A venture capital investor specializing in health care and life science companies raised $650 million for new financing rounds. . . . → Read More: Life Science Investors Add New $650M Fund