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Safer Forms of Psilocybin Assessed in Preclinical Study

By Alan, on May 22nd, 2023%

A biotechnology company says it identified engineered precursors of a psychedelic compound that in lab animals produce safe and intended therapeutic effects. . . . → Read More: Safer Forms of Psilocybin Assessed in Preclinical Study

Brain-Computer Device Company Gains $33M in Early Funds

By Alan, on May 18th, 2023%

A company creating brain-computer interface devices to help people with disabling communications impairments is raising $33 million in its first venture round. . . . → Read More: Brain-Computer Device Company Gains $33M in Early Funds

Measles-Rubella Patch Vaccine Shown Effective as Injection

By Alan, on May 17th, 2023%

A clinical trial shows a peel-and-stick patch device is as effective as a standard syringe injection in delivering a vaccine that protects against measles and rubella. . . . → Read More: Measles-Rubella Patch Vaccine Shown Effective as Injection

Biotech, Janssen Partner on Ultrasound for Gene Therapy

By Alan, on May 16th, 2023%

A developer of ultrasound bubbles to assist gene therapies is studying use of the technology with Janssen Pharmaceuticals for delivering DNA and RNA treatments. . . . → Read More: Biotech, Janssen Partner on Ultrasound for Gene Therapy

Rare Disease Search Adds Large Language Model A.I.

By Alan, on May 15th, 2023%

A company offering a search engine to help diagnose rare diseases is integrating generative models from Open AI into its artificial intelligence algorithms. . . . → Read More: Rare Disease Search Adds Large Language Model A.I.

Infographic – Climate Start-Ups Still Gaining Venture Funds

By Alan, on May 13th, 2023%

Bar chart: Annual venture funding for weather and climate start-ups through 2022

Despite a sharp downturn in venture dollars from 2021, new climate and weather forecasting companies continue to attract investments at historically high rates. . . . → Read More: Infographic – Climate Start-Ups Still Gaining Venture Funds

Collaboration to Boost Rare Disease Clinical Trials

By Alan, on May 12th, 2023%

An organization seeking new uses for today’s drugs and a contract research company aim to increase the number of clinical trials for rare diseases testing already approved drugs. . . . → Read More: Collaboration to Boost Rare Disease Clinical Trials

Quantum Technology Start-Up Accelerator Unveiled

By Alan, on May 11th, 2023%

A business incubator is underway to help start-up enterprises in Denmark working in quantum technologies, particularly with defense-related applications. . . . → Read More: Quantum Technology Start-Up Accelerator Unveiled

$15M Alternative Chicken, Fish Challenge Finalists Named

By Alan, on May 10th, 2023%

An international challenge competition seeking sustainable but realistic alternatives to natural chicken and fish protein named its six finalist teams. . . . → Read More: $15M Alternative Chicken, Fish Challenge Finalists Named

Computational Drug Discovery Company Acquires A.I. Businesses

By Alan, on May 8th, 2023%

Two companies using artificial intelligence to advance biotechnology and design new therapies are merging with a computational-engineering drug discovery enterprise. . . . → Read More: Computational Drug Discovery Company Acquires A.I. Businesses

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