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Trial to Test AI-Designed Cancer Antibody Therapy

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A clinical trial is set to begin evaluating a synthetic antibody treatment for solid tumor cancer designed with machine learning algorithms. . . . → Read More: Trial to Test AI-Designed Cancer Antibody Therapy

Brain-Computer Implant Found Safe After a Year

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A clinical trial shows an electronic prosthetic device sent into the brain does not cause serious adverse effects after a year in a small group of people with ALS. . . . → Read More: Brain-Computer Implant Found Safe After a Year

Start-Up to Discover Proteins for Difficult Drug Targets

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A new biotechnology company designing proteins in the lab for difficult drug targets in a range of diseases is raising $100 million in venture funds. . . . → Read More: Start-Up to Discover Proteins for Difficult Drug Targets

Saliva Test IDs Early Oral Cancer Signature

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An analysis is shown to identify characteristic patterns found in microbial communities in saliva indicating early stages of oral and throat cancer. . . . → Read More: Saliva Test IDs Early Oral Cancer Signature

Nasal Spray Shown to Stop Covid-19 Infection, Disease

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An antiviral nasal spray is shown in tests with lab mice to prevent infection from SARS-CoV-2 viruses and reduce disease-causing cytokines. . . . → Read More: Nasal Spray Shown to Stop Covid-19 Infection, Disease

Low Cost Vaccine, Patch Device Produce Immune Responses

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Tests with lab mice show one dose of a lower cost Covid-19 vaccine given with a needle-free patch generates strong antibody and cellular immune responses. . . . → Read More: Low Cost Vaccine, Patch Device Produce Immune Responses

Crispr-Edited Bananas Get Industry Funding

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A popular type of banana, genetically edited to resist a soil fungus that threatens this fruit worldwide, is now backed by a major American food brand. . . . → Read More: Crispr-Edited Bananas Get Industry Funding

U.S. Supports Home Smartphone Covid-19 Test

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The U.S. government is funding large-scale production of Covid-19 home test kits that send results to the user’s smartphone. . . . → Read More: U.S. Supports Home Smartphone Covid-19 Test

University Halts Covid-19 Vaccine Trials

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An Australian university is stopping development of a vaccine to prevent Covid-19 infections due to antibodies from the vaccine that interfere with HIV tests. . . . → Read More: University Halts Covid-19 Vaccine Trials

Stem Cell Respiratory Therapy Licensed in $1.4B Deal

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Global drug maker Novartis is acquiring a stem cell-based treatment for a serious respiratory disease associated with Covid-19 infections. . . . → Read More: Stem Cell Respiratory Therapy Licensed in $1.4B Deal