Prenetics acquiring majority stake in ACT Genomics, expanding position in cancer genetics, precision oncology
December 19, 2022 -- Hong Kong-based Prenetics Global, a genomics and diagnostic testing firm, on Friday announced that it is acquiring a majority stake in Taiwan-based precision oncology firm ACT Genomics. Read More
Cofactor Genomics kicks off study of multidimensional immune biomarker assay for NSCLC
December 15, 2022 -- Cofactor Genomics on Wednesday announced the commencement of a study of its OncoPrism assay in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Read More
AIDS 2022 research sheds new light on HIV cells
July 28, 2022 -- New research presented at the AIDS 2022 conference shows the HIV-infected memory CD4+ T-cell reservoir is a distinctive cell population that may be uniquely susceptible to specific targeted therapies. Read More
CRISPR-based study identifies lung proteins that promote, protect against SARS-CoV-2 infections
July 27, 2022 -- A study led by University of California, Berkeley researchers has identified specific proteins within the human body that can either promote SARS-CoV-2 infections or protect against them, a discovery they contend could lead to new antiviral therapies. Read More
Thermo Fisher and LabShares support biotech startups with equipment
May 20, 2022 -- Thermo Fisher Scientific and LabShares Newton have agreed to collaborate in providing resources to early-stage life science companies seeking to grow. The partners intend to equip biotech startups with the instruments, lab equipment, and inputs and consumables needed to develop novel therapies. Read More
Piramal Pharma Solutions launches API plant for operation in Canada
May 20, 2022 -- Piramal Pharma Solutions has brought its active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) production plant into operation, following the completion of its first clinical and commercial scale projects. The new facility, located in Aurora, Ontario, occupies over 10,000 square feet dedicated to manufacturing processes. The plant is part of a CAD $30 million investment by Piramal Pharma Solutions to enhance its API production capabilities. Read More
Video from AACC: Highlights of Day 3
July 28, 2022 -- Highlights from the LabPulse.com (sister site of ScienceBoard.net) team for Day 3 of the American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) 2022 Chicago meeting. Read More
Intranasal COVID-19 vaccine tops vaccine injection
July 28, 2022 -- Ohio researchers have discovered a new way of delivering the COVID-19 vaccine: up the nose. It could one day be incorporated into the existing measles-mumps-rubella vaccine as a way to produce COVID-19 immunity in kids. Read More
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