Berkeley startup wins government award to develop radiation and lead poisoning treatment
Briefly

"The toxic metals look virtually the same to the body as nutrients like iron and calcium, causing the body to incorporate them into vital tissues like the skeleton, liver, and brain."
"HOPO Therapeutics won a nearly $10-million initial contract from the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority, emphasizing the importance of developing products to combat public health threats like pandemics and chemical attacks."
"Our drugs are designed to chemically bond with toxic metals, transforming these reactive substances into benign molecules that are easily excreted by the body."
Read at Los Angeles Times
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