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Vaccine Shown to Protect Against Multiple Hospital Pathogens

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Research with lab mice shows an experimental vaccine stimulates the body’s basic immune system to protect against a range of pathogens associated with hospital infections. . . . → Read More: Vaccine Shown to Protect Against Multiple Hospital Pathogens

Biomanufacturing Company Gains $9.5M in Early Funds

A company offering a biomanufacturing process it says is more efficient and scalable than conventional bio-production methods is raising $9.5 million in its first venture round. . . . → Read More: Biomanufacturing Company Gains $9.5M in Early Funds

Industry-Academic Center to Boost Rare Disease Therapies

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An alliance of academic labs and venture investors is starting a new research enterprise to speed development of treatments for rare diseases in the U.S. and U.K. . . . → Read More: Industry-Academic Center to Boost Rare Disease Therapies

FDA Clears Genetic Cancer Risk Detection Test

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The Food and Drug Administration authorized marketing of a genetic test for detecting hundreds of gene variants associated with a higher risk of developing certain cancers. . . . → Read More: FDA Clears Genetic Cancer Risk Detection Test

Infographic – Biotech Index Continues Downward Trend

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The Nasdaq Biotechnology Index, an indicator of investor sentiment in an industry based on science, continued heading down during the third quarter of 2023. . . . → Read More: Infographic – Biotech Index Continues Downward Trend

Biotech Thymus Tissue Process Gains ARPA-H Funding

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A company with a process to generate new thymus tissue for immune system functions is receiving a $37 million award from the government’s health breakthrough agency. . . . → Read More: Biotech Thymus Tissue Process Gains ARPA-H Funding

Cardiac Tech Start-Up Partners with Mayo Clinic

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A new company developing digital cardiac diagnostics is collaborating with the Mayo Clinic on early detection of coronary artery disease, a key trigger of heart attacks. . . . → Read More: Cardiac Tech Start-Up Partners with Mayo Clinic

Trial Shows Broad Coronavirus Immune Response

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Initial results from a clinical trial show an experimental vaccine produces immune responses in healthy adults against Covid-19 variants and a range of other coronaviruses. . . . → Read More: Trial Shows Broad Coronavirus Immune Response

Small Biz Award Funds Wearable Drug Delivery Patch

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A developer of medical devices designed as skin patches received a contract to develop a device to deliver any drug approved by FDA for delivery through the skin. . . . → Read More: Small Biz Award Funds Wearable Drug Delivery Patch

FDA Clears Biotech Seasonal Flu Treatment Trial

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A start-up biotechnology company says it received the okay for its investigational new drug application of an anti-viral drug to treat a whole class of seasonal flu strains. . . . → Read More: FDA Clears Biotech Seasonal Flu Treatment Trial