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Partnership to Mass-Produce Graphene Biosensors

Graphene illustration

A biological testing device company and industrial graphene manufacturer are collaborating on large-scale production of graphene biosensors for widespread use. . . . → Read More: Partnership to Mass-Produce Graphene Biosensors

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

Vaccine Patch Shown Safe, Induces Immune Response

Nanopatch system

Initial results from a clinical trial show a patch device delivering a Covid-19 vaccine is well tolerated by recipients and triggers a measurable immune response. . . . → Read More: Vaccine Patch Shown Safe, Induces Immune Response

Primate Genome A.I. Model IDs Human Disease Variants

Mandrill, a primate species

A genomic systems company created an artificial intelligence algorithm from primate genomic data that identifies possible disease-causing mutations in humans. . . . → Read More: Primate Genome A.I. Model IDs Human Disease Variants

Clinical Trial Begins for Peanut Allergy Treatment

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A clinical trial is underway testing an experimental therapy for peanut allergy that its developer says trains the immune system without using peanut proteins. . . . → Read More: Clinical Trial Begins for Peanut Allergy Treatment

Crispr Therapy Shown to Reduce Harmful Gut Microbes

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A clinical trial shows an oral therapy with engineered viruses delivers precise gene-edited payloads to reduce E. coli communities in the gut with no serious adverse effects. . . . → Read More: Crispr Therapy Shown to Reduce Harmful Gut Microbes

Precision T-Cell Solid Tumor Therapy Trial Underway

T lymphocyte

A clinical trial has begun testing a treatment for solid tumor cancers using engineered T-cells with proteins to attack specific tumor cells, but also avoid healthy cells. . . . → Read More: Precision T-Cell Solid Tumor Therapy Trial Underway

AI-Designed Cancer Vaccine Shown to Act Against Melanoma

T-cells and cancer cells

Results of a small clinical trial show most patients with melanoma receiving a personalized therapeutic vaccine with an approved immunotherapy reduced at least some of their tumors. . . . → Read More: AI-Designed Cancer Vaccine Shown to Act Against Melanoma

Pharma Company Gains Precise Gene Edits in $2B Biotech Deal

Editing DNA

A global drug maker is acquiring access to a biotechnology company’s precise genome editing techniques to develop new therapies for rare and cardiometabolic disorders. . . . → Read More: Pharma Company Gains Precise Gene Edits in $2B Biotech Deal

Lab to Develop New Bio-Based Sustainable Materials

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A venture investment fund and university bioengineering center are creating a laboratory to design more sustainable alternative materials to help address the climate crisis. . . . → Read More: Lab to Develop New Bio-Based Sustainable Materials