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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

Panel: A.I. Regulation Needed, But Long Way Off

Emma Pierson at AAAS meeting

A panel of data scientists at a professional meeting says artificial intelligence needs more rigorous oversight, but many questions remain on who and how to do the regulating. . . . → Read More: Panel: A.I. Regulation Needed, But Long Way Off

Business-Academic Team to Create RNA Delivery for Cancer

Vials and bottles

A university lab and biotechnology company are developing new cancer treatments with therapies that stop RNA activity, delivered by advanced nanoscale particles. . . . → Read More: Business-Academic Team to Create RNA Delivery for Cancer

mRNA Aerosol Delivered to Lungs to Treat Pneumonia

Inspecting lung X-rays

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

Hands on lap

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

Knee joint X-ray

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

Brain activity graphic

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