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Biotech, Univ. Labs Test Psychoactive Drug as PTSD Therapy

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A developer of treatments with psychedelic compounds for brain disorders is partnering with a lab at Yale University to assess methylone as a PTSD therapy. . . . → Read More: Biotech, Univ. Labs Test Psychoactive Drug as PTSD Therapy

Genomics Company, Amazon Partner on Generative A.I.

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A genomics company is providing precision medicine analytics from its databases with generative A.I. based on large language models from Amazon Web Services. . . . → Read More: Genomics Company, Amazon Partner on Generative A.I.

Biosensor Developed to Detect Explosives, Land Mines

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Researchers from a university biochemistry lab and company developing synthetic enzymes designed techniques using engineered bacteria to detect buried land mines at longer distances. . . . → Read More: Biosensor Developed to Detect Explosives, Land Mines

Infographic – Q2 Tech Merger Values Up, Deals Down

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The value of mergers and acquisitions in the global technology sector rose for the first time in over a year in the second quarter of 2023, while M&A deal counts dropped somewhat. . . . → Read More: Infographic – Q2 Tech Merger Values Up, Deals Down

University Start-Up Developing Inhaled Gene Therapies

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A new company spun-off from a university lab consortium is advancing gene therapies delivered through the lungs to treat rare inherited respiratory diseases. . . . → Read More: University Start-Up Developing Inhaled Gene Therapies

Autoimmune Neuro Disease Start-Up Raises $58M

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A new company developing treatments for neurological and psychiatric diseases from aberrant immune system activity is raising $58 million in seed funds. . . . → Read More: Autoimmune Neuro Disease Start-Up Raises $58M

Neurons from Stem Cells Produced for Overdose Therapy Tests

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Researchers use stem cells to generate human neurons resembling those in the brain that control breathing during opioid reactions, for eventual chip devices to test overdose therapies. . . . → Read More: Neurons from Stem Cells Produced for Overdose Therapy Tests

Venture Firm, Cancer Center Start Antibody Biotech Company

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A company formed by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center and Panacea Venture plans to develop synthetic antibodies as treatments addressing new cancer targets. . . . → Read More: Venture Firm, Cancer Center Start Antibody Biotech Company

Trial Shows Nasal Vaccine Reduces Whooping Cough Bacteria

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Results of a clinical trial show a vaccine delivered as a nasal spray protects healthy people against infection from the bacteria causing whooping cough infections. . . . → Read More: Trial Shows Nasal Vaccine Reduces Whooping Cough Bacteria

Trial Begins for Multi-Neurological Disease Therapy

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A clinical trial is underway testing a new type of therapy its developer says addresses damage to nerve cells associated with a number of neurological disorders. . . . → Read More: Trial Begins for Multi-Neurological Disease Therapy