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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

Procellera bioelectronic dressing

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

Zika virus

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

Nanotech Enzyme Process Boosts T-Cell Cancer Therapies

T-cells and cancer cells

A bioengineering team devised techniques for feasibly adding cancer-killing enzymes to engineered immune cells that in lab mice kill solid-tumor and blood cancer cells. . . . → Read More: Nanotech Enzyme Process Boosts T-Cell Cancer Therapies

Biotech Alliance Creating Circular RNA Cancer Drug

Cancer on clipboard

A partnership of biotechnology components and therapy companies aims to develop new drugs made from circular forms of RNA, starting with a colorectal cancer treatment. . . . → Read More: Biotech Alliance Creating Circular RNA Cancer Drug

Cancer Detection Start-Up Gains $4M in Seed Funds

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A developer of early-stage non-invasive cancer detection tests based on research in university labs is raising $4 million in its seed venture round. . . . → Read More: Cancer Detection Start-Up Gains $4M in Seed Funds