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State Grant Supports Osteoarthritis Gene Therapy Trial

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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

Biotech to Synthesize Proteins in Microgravity

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A biotechnology company synthesizing pure proteins from DNA is preparing to test its process in weightless conditions on the International Space Station. . . . → Read More: Biotech to Synthesize Proteins in Microgravity

NIH Award Funds A.I. to Detect Alzheimer’s in Clinical Notes

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A small-business grant to a developer of natural language analytics for health care aims to detect evidence of cognitive decline from physicians’ notes in electronic health records. . . . → Read More: NIH Award Funds A.I. to Detect Alzheimer’s in Clinical Notes

Autism Device Company Gains Venture Funds, Joins Incubator

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A new company creating precision light-activated treatments for autism spectrum disorder symptoms is raising more seed funds and joining a start-up incubator program. . . . → Read More: Autism Device Company Gains Venture Funds, Joins Incubator

CEPI Assessing Advanced RNA Nanoparticle Vaccine

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An international health organization is evaluating a new type of vaccine made with biodegradable RNA nanoparticles to help head off future viral pandemics. . . . → Read More: CEPI Assessing Advanced RNA Nanoparticle Vaccine

Audio Digital Biomarkers Start-Up Raises $3.7M in Seed Funds

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A new company developing techniques to analyze internal physiological sounds captured by stethoscopes as health indicators is raising $3.7 million in seed funds. . . . → Read More: Audio Digital Biomarkers Start-Up Raises $3.7M in Seed Funds

AI-Aided System to Identify Diabetes Complication Risks

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Researchers at University of Houston are creating a system aided by algorithms for primary care physicians to better identify people at risk for complications from diabetes. . . . → Read More: AI-Aided System to Identify Diabetes Complication Risks

Grant Funds Regenerative Gel for Treating Skin Ulcers

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A California state research agency is funding preclinical development of a gel designed to regenerate stem cells in the skin to help heal venous skin ulcers. . . . → Read More: Grant Funds Regenerative Gel for Treating Skin Ulcers

New Funds Awarded for Rapid Infection Diagnostics

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A developer of faster infection diagnostics is receiving another $8.2 million from an international group supporting solutions to antibiotic resistant microbes. . . . → Read More: New Funds Awarded for Rapid Infection Diagnostics

Nasal Spray Vaccines Get CEPI, NIH Funding

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A developer of infectious disease vaccines is gaining funds for new nasal sprays protecting against a range of coronaviruses and the sexually-transmitted disease gonorrhea. . . . → Read More: Nasal Spray Vaccines Get CEPI, NIH Funding