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Biotech Start-Up Demonstrates Cancer Therapy, Raises $6.4M

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A new biotechnology company demonstrated in lab mice its therapy for glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer, that overcomes limitations of current treatments. . . . → Read More: Biotech Start-Up Demonstrates Cancer Therapy, Raises $6.4M

Women’s Health Companies Partner on New Contraceptive

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Two companies working in women’s reproductive health are developing a new non-hormonal contraceptive that works in cervical mucous membranes. . . . → Read More: Women’s Health Companies Partner on New Contraceptive

Biotechs Explore Gut-Brain Axis for Mental Health

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Two biotechnology companies are advancing basic research findings connecting gut microbes with the brain to develop new therapies for neurological disorders. . . . → Read More: Biotechs Explore Gut-Brain Axis for Mental Health

CEPI Funds New Broad Coronavirus Vaccine

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An international health group is funding a new vaccine to cover a broad range of coronaviruses using exosomes, tiny natural bubbles for delivery to cells. . . . → Read More: CEPI Funds New Broad Coronavirus Vaccine

Biotech in $1.5B Gene-Editing Tech License Deal

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A biotechnology company is licensing a gene-editing enzyme to Novartis to create treatments for inherited blood disorders such as sickle cell disease. . . . → Read More: Biotech in $1.5B Gene-Editing Tech License Deal

Companies Partner on Implanted Diabetes Beta Cell Device

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A company developing implants that release cell therapies is collaborating with a producer of regenerative stem cells to dispense insulin for people with diabetes. . . . → Read More: Companies Partner on Implanted Diabetes Beta Cell Device

Trial Shows Gene Therapy Results with Sickle Cell Disease

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Early results from a clinical trial show an experimental gene transfer therapy largely reduces painful events from sickle cell disease for one to two years. . . . → Read More: Trial Shows Gene Therapy Results with Sickle Cell Disease

Semiconductor Tech Drug Discovery Company Underway

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A drug discovery company with an electronic screening process based on semiconductor technology is starting up and raising $9.25 million in seed funds. . . . → Read More: Semiconductor Tech Drug Discovery Company Underway

Preclinical Tests Show Antibody Stops Covid-19 Variants

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Lab studies show an experimental synthetic antibody protects animals and neutralizes all SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern, including omicron BA.2. . . . → Read More: Preclinical Tests Show Antibody Stops Covid-19 Variants

Lung Chip Reveals Respiratory Immune Responses

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A study with a small chip device simulating human lung functions shows normal breathing generates immune responses that protect against respiratory diseases. . . . → Read More: Lung Chip Reveals Respiratory Immune Responses