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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

Low-Dose Covid-19 Vaccine Generates Strong Immune Response

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Ultra-low quantities of an experimental Covid-19 protein vaccine delivered in synthetic cell components are shown in lab animals to generate strong immune responses. . . . → Read More: Low-Dose Covid-19 Vaccine Generates Strong Immune Response

Cancer Cell Therapy Biotech Launches, Raises $10M

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A start-up company with a process for harvesting large quantities of cells that infiltrate and kill solid tumors is raising $10 million in seed venture funds. . . . → Read More: Cancer Cell Therapy Biotech Launches, Raises $10M

Investor Backing Nanotech Drug Discovery Advances

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A life science venture investor is funding further development of a lower-cost molecular-level drug discovery process using nanoscale synthetic DNA strands. . . . → Read More: Investor Backing Nanotech Drug Discovery Advances

Moderna, Biotech Partner on Non-Viral Genetic Drug Delivery

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Two biotechnology companies are collaborating on creating genetic therapies delivered with lipid nanoscale particles using non-viral mechanisms to reach target cells. . . . → Read More: Moderna, Biotech Partner on Non-Viral Genetic Drug Delivery

Trial Shows Electronic Dressing Stops Biofilm Infections in Burns

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Findings from a clinical trial show a dressing for burns with an electric current prevents formation of bacterial films, reducing risks of infections. . . . → Read More: Trial Shows Electronic Dressing Stops Biofilm Infections in Burns

Business-Academic Team to Create RNA Delivery for Cancer

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A university lab and biotechnology company are developing new cancer treatments with therapies that stop RNA activity, delivered by advanced nanoscale particles. . . . → Read More: Business-Academic Team to Create RNA Delivery for Cancer

mRNA Aerosol Delivered to Lungs to Treat Pneumonia

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Messenger RNA, inhaled from an aerosol spray, is shown in lab rats with pneumonia to reduce inflammation, improve lung functions, and protect against further infections. . . . → Read More: mRNA Aerosol Delivered to Lungs to Treat Pneumonia

Green Energy Chemical Company Starts-Up, Raises $15M

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A new enterprise, spun-off from labs at Northwestern University, says it’s designing electrochemical processes and systems for nanoscale materials to help meet the climate crisis. . . . → Read More: Green Energy Chemical Company Starts-Up, Raises $15M

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