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Small Biz Grant Funds Non-Viral Gene Editing Delivery

By Alan, on July 26th, 2022%

National Institutes of Health is financing a delivery method for gene-editing therapies to blood-forming stem cells with natural lipid bubbles instead of viruses. . . . → Read More: Small Biz Grant Funds Non-Viral Gene Editing Delivery

Diabetes Cell Therapy Biotech Acquired in $320M Deal

By Alan, on July 11th, 2022%

A developer of therapies derived from stem cells to replace malfunctioning islet cells in people with type 1 diabetes was acquired by Vertex Pharmaceuticals. . . . → Read More: Diabetes Cell Therapy Biotech Acquired in $320M Deal

AI Analytics Find New ALS Genetic Drug Targets

By Alan, on July 8th, 2022%

Researchers analyzed medical and scientific databases with algorithms to identify eight previously unreported biomarkers contributing to neurodegeneration similar to ALS. . . . → Read More: AI Analytics Find New ALS Genetic Drug Targets

Human Organoids Show Drug Activity in Lab Animals

By Alan, on July 7th, 2022%

A study shows implanted lab-grown pieces of human 3-D kidney tissue can demonstrate chemical activity of drugs in preclinical tests with lab rats. . . . → Read More: Human Organoids Show Drug Activity in Lab Animals

Trial Demonstrates 3-D Printed Ear Tissue Implant

By Alan, on June 2nd, 2022%

A patient in a clinical trial received an implant made of three-dimensional printed tissue to replace a deformed ear caused by microtia, a congenital condition. . . . → Read More: Trial Demonstrates 3-D Printed Ear Tissue Implant

Grant Funds Epilepsy Stem Cell Therapy Trial

By Alan, on May 27th, 2022%

A developer of stem cell therapies for neurological disorders is receiving an $8 million grant to advance a treatment for a common type of epilepsy. . . . → Read More: Grant Funds Epilepsy Stem Cell Therapy Trial

Companies Partner on Implanted Diabetes Beta Cell Device

By Alan, on May 17th, 2022%

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

By Alan, on May 16th, 2022%

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

State Grant Funds Virus-Immunotherapy Cancer Trial

By Alan, on April 26th, 2022%

A California state agency is helping fund a clinical trial testing an immunotherapy combined with a cancer-killing virus to treat solid tumor cancers. . . . → Read More: State Grant Funds Virus-Immunotherapy Cancer Trial

Biotech Start-Up Begins Longevity Therapy Work

By Alan, on April 15th, 2022%

A new biotechnology company has begun developing gene therapies aimed at reprogramming cells damaged by the aging process. . . . → Read More: Biotech Start-Up Begins Longevity Therapy Work

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