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Startup companies
fromFast Company
2 months ago

These 10 biotech companies are changing how we discover new drugs and treat complex diseases

Biotech companies are harnessing AI and cutting-edge research tools to enhance drug development and diagnostics.
US politics
fromNature
1 month ago

How political attacks could crush the mRNA vaccine revolution

Donald Trump's second term's first day featured a major AI investment, signaling support for transformative mRNA technology intended for personalized cancer treatments.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
1 month ago

This AI-designed drug for IBD was just given to human subjects for the first time

Absci is the first company to initiate a Phase I trial for a drug completely developed by AI.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

These States Are Driving 21st Century Technology Faster Than the Rest

California and Massachusetts remain key players in technological innovation, with a focus on AI and biotech respectively.
Startup companies
fromFast Company
2 months ago

These 10 biotech companies are changing how we discover new drugs and treat complex diseases

Biotech companies are harnessing AI and cutting-edge research tools to enhance drug development and diagnostics.
US politics
fromNature
1 month ago

How political attacks could crush the mRNA vaccine revolution

Donald Trump's second term's first day featured a major AI investment, signaling support for transformative mRNA technology intended for personalized cancer treatments.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
1 month ago

This AI-designed drug for IBD was just given to human subjects for the first time

Absci is the first company to initiate a Phase I trial for a drug completely developed by AI.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

These States Are Driving 21st Century Technology Faster Than the Rest

California and Massachusetts remain key players in technological innovation, with a focus on AI and biotech respectively.
more#artificial-intelligence
#investment
NYC startup
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

A startup plans to make money from reviving the woolly mammoth. Here's how.

Colossal Biosciences aims to revive extinct species, leveraging advancements in biotechnology to create new revenue streams and innovations.
Startup companies
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

CRISPR Therapeutics (CRSP) Short Sellers Have A Lot Riding on Earnings

CRISPR Therapeutics is facing significant challenges with declining stock performance and heightened short interest.
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago
European startups

In other news this week: BayWa r.e. secures 435M, evroc gets Europe's largest Series A funding, Sofinnova Partners raises 165M and more - Silicon Canals

fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
NYC startup

NewLimit, founded by Coinbase CEO Brian Armstorng, raises $130M to develop age-reversing treatments | TechCrunch

fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago
Marketing tech

In other news this week: Granite Bio emerges from stealth with 87.6M, Didomi bags 72M, First Momentum Ventures closes 35M, and more - Silicon Canals

NYC startup
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

A startup plans to make money from reviving the woolly mammoth. Here's how.

Colossal Biosciences aims to revive extinct species, leveraging advancements in biotechnology to create new revenue streams and innovations.
Startup companies
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

CRISPR Therapeutics (CRSP) Short Sellers Have A Lot Riding on Earnings

CRISPR Therapeutics is facing significant challenges with declining stock performance and heightened short interest.
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago
European startups

In other news this week: BayWa r.e. secures 435M, evroc gets Europe's largest Series A funding, Sofinnova Partners raises 165M and more - Silicon Canals

fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
NYC startup

NewLimit, founded by Coinbase CEO Brian Armstorng, raises $130M to develop age-reversing treatments | TechCrunch

fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago
Marketing tech

In other news this week: Granite Bio emerges from stealth with 87.6M, Didomi bags 72M, First Momentum Ventures closes 35M, and more - Silicon Canals

more#investment
#23andme
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Dozens of states sue to block the sale of 23andMe personal genetic data

Twenty-seven states and D.C. filed a lawsuit against 23andMe over the sale of genetic data without consumer consent.
Startup companies
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

23andMe thought its DNA data would help research. Then reality hit.

23andMe's decline from a $6 billion valuation culminated in Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid unsuccessful business ventures and market challenges.
CEO Anne Wojcicki resigned but expressed continued belief in the company's potential.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
4 days ago

Congress Demands Answers on Data Privacy Ahead of 23andMe Sale

Ocasio-Cortez and Schakowsky demand consumer data privacy guarantees from 23andMe's potential buyers, Regeneron and TTAM.
OMG science
fromFuturism
2 months ago

23andMe Is Selling All Your Data, in Largest Sale of Genomes in History

23andMe's DNA data from 15 million individuals is being auctioned, raising concerns about privacy versus potential scientific benefits.
NYC startup
fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago

23andMe and its user data will soon belong to a pharmaceutical giant

23andMe will continue its DNA testing services following acquisition by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, ensuring privacy protections and customer data management remain in place.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Dozens of states sue to block the sale of 23andMe personal genetic data

Twenty-seven states and D.C. filed a lawsuit against 23andMe over the sale of genetic data without consumer consent.
Startup companies
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

23andMe thought its DNA data would help research. Then reality hit.

23andMe's decline from a $6 billion valuation culminated in Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid unsuccessful business ventures and market challenges.
CEO Anne Wojcicki resigned but expressed continued belief in the company's potential.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
4 days ago

Congress Demands Answers on Data Privacy Ahead of 23andMe Sale

Ocasio-Cortez and Schakowsky demand consumer data privacy guarantees from 23andMe's potential buyers, Regeneron and TTAM.
OMG science
fromFuturism
2 months ago

23andMe Is Selling All Your Data, in Largest Sale of Genomes in History

23andMe's DNA data from 15 million individuals is being auctioned, raising concerns about privacy versus potential scientific benefits.
NYC startup
fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago

23andMe and its user data will soon belong to a pharmaceutical giant

23andMe will continue its DNA testing services following acquisition by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, ensuring privacy protections and customer data management remain in place.
more#23andme
#market-trends
more#market-trends
#public-health
fromHackernoon
1 week ago
Growth hacking

Engineering Health Equity: How Rohit Kadam Is Using Biotech to Close the Gaps in Global Diagnostics | HackerNoon

fromHackernoon
1 week ago
Growth hacking

Engineering Health Equity: How Rohit Kadam Is Using Biotech to Close the Gaps in Global Diagnostics | HackerNoon

more#public-health
#dire-wolf
OMG science
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Inside the Lab Where Scientists Are Bringing Back Extinct Animals

A genetics startup has successfully created three pups containing ancient DNA of the extinct dire wolf.
OMG science
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

The company that created woolly mice announces the de-extinction' of the dire wolf

Colossal Biosciences has reportedly de-extincted the dire wolf using genetic engineering techniques.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

De-extinction company announces that the dire wolf is back

Colossal has announced the successful de-extinction of the dire wolf using grey wolf cloning and genome editing techniques.
Beer
fromtime.com
2 months ago

The Science Behind the Return of the Dire Wolf

Colossal Biosciences successfully cloned dire wolves using ancient DNA, marking a significant advance in de-extinction efforts.
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago
NYC startup

Colossal Labs will release the sounds of dire wolves howling 'later this year,' founder says | TechCrunch

OMG science
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Inside the Lab Where Scientists Are Bringing Back Extinct Animals

A genetics startup has successfully created three pups containing ancient DNA of the extinct dire wolf.
OMG science
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

The company that created woolly mice announces the de-extinction' of the dire wolf

Colossal Biosciences has reportedly de-extincted the dire wolf using genetic engineering techniques.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

De-extinction company announces that the dire wolf is back

Colossal has announced the successful de-extinction of the dire wolf using grey wolf cloning and genome editing techniques.
Beer
fromtime.com
2 months ago

The Science Behind the Return of the Dire Wolf

Colossal Biosciences successfully cloned dire wolves using ancient DNA, marking a significant advance in de-extinction efforts.
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago
NYC startup

Colossal Labs will release the sounds of dire wolves howling 'later this year,' founder says | TechCrunch

more#dire-wolf
fromNature
2 weeks ago

Speeding up ginseng growth to aid drug discovery

In Asia, ginseng is valued for its restorative properties. Work in recent years has shown that it contains around 200 bioactive compounds.
Alternative medicine
#sustainability
OMG science
fromFast Company
3 months ago

It's time to hit the reset button on GMOs

GMO 2.0 is set to revolutionize agriculture with innovative technologies aiding sustainability and efficiency, addressing global food demand.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

A cell pulls off one of the 'Holy Grails' of biotechnology

A groundbreaking discovery reveals that a complex single-celled alga can convert nitrogen, potentially revolutionizing agriculture and reducing reliance on synthetic fertilizers.
OMG science
fromNature
3 months ago

Strong, flexible 'nylon' made by engineered bacteria for the first time

Researchers have created genetically engineered microbes that produce nylon-like plastics, offering a potential solution to plastic waste.
European startups
fromSilicon Canals
3 months ago

In other news this week: ZeroNorth secures 48.1M+, and more

A range of startups, including Leafr and Ignota Labs, have secured significant funding to innovate in sustainability and drug development.
European startups
fromTNW | Sustainability
3 weeks ago

Startup uses ancient bacteria to turn Texas CO2 into green chemicals

Again is building a new bioreactor plant in Texas to convert CO2 into sustainable chemicals using ancient bacteria, aiming for substantial emissions reduction.
OMG science
fromFast Company
3 months ago

It's time to hit the reset button on GMOs

GMO 2.0 is set to revolutionize agriculture with innovative technologies aiding sustainability and efficiency, addressing global food demand.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

A cell pulls off one of the 'Holy Grails' of biotechnology

A groundbreaking discovery reveals that a complex single-celled alga can convert nitrogen, potentially revolutionizing agriculture and reducing reliance on synthetic fertilizers.
OMG science
fromNature
3 months ago

Strong, flexible 'nylon' made by engineered bacteria for the first time

Researchers have created genetically engineered microbes that produce nylon-like plastics, offering a potential solution to plastic waste.
European startups
fromSilicon Canals
3 months ago

In other news this week: ZeroNorth secures 48.1M+, and more

A range of startups, including Leafr and Ignota Labs, have secured significant funding to innovate in sustainability and drug development.
European startups
fromTNW | Sustainability
3 weeks ago

Startup uses ancient bacteria to turn Texas CO2 into green chemicals

Again is building a new bioreactor plant in Texas to convert CO2 into sustainable chemicals using ancient bacteria, aiming for substantial emissions reduction.
more#sustainability
#national-security
Tech industry
fromtime.com
2 weeks ago

The U.S. Can't Afford to Lose the Biotech Race with China

The U.S. must act decisively to protect its biotechnology sector from losing ground to China.
Tech industry
fromtime.com
2 weeks ago

The U.S. Can't Afford to Lose the Biotech Race with China

The U.S. must act decisively to protect its biotechnology sector from losing ground to China.
more#national-security
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Judge: Harvard researcher charged with smuggling frog embryos was unlawfully detained by ICE

Investigative journalism is crucial in covering significant issues like reproductive rights and immigration; donations help sustain this work.
#funding
Cancer
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
1 month ago

Cancer Research in the US Is World Class Because of Its Broad Base of Funding-with the Government Pulling Out, Its Future Is Uncertain - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The complex ecosystem of U.S. cancer research is threatened by funding instability and political shifts.
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago
Startup companies

Amsterdam's Avidicure exits stealth mode with 43.8M to develop new antibody therapies - Silicon Canals

fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago
Startup companies

Leuven-based Augustine Therapeutics raises 77.7M to advance neuromuscular drug development - Silicon Canals

Cancer
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
1 month ago

Cancer Research in the US Is World Class Because of Its Broad Base of Funding-with the Government Pulling Out, Its Future Is Uncertain - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The complex ecosystem of U.S. cancer research is threatened by funding instability and political shifts.
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago
Startup companies

Amsterdam's Avidicure exits stealth mode with 43.8M to develop new antibody therapies - Silicon Canals

fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago
Startup companies

Leuven-based Augustine Therapeutics raises 77.7M to advance neuromuscular drug development - Silicon Canals

more#funding
Startup companies
fromNature
3 weeks ago

Time-management skills I honed as a PhD student now serve me well in industry

Luck plays a major role in career trajectories, as seen in my journey to BrainStorm Therapeutics.
#gene-editing
Medicine
fromNature
4 weeks ago

World first: ultra-powerful CRISPR treatment trialled in a person

Prime editing has been used successfully in a patient for the first time, offering hope for rare disease treatments.
Medicine
fromNature
4 weeks ago

World first: ultra-powerful CRISPR treatment trialled in a person

Prime editing has been used successfully in a patient for the first time, offering hope for rare disease treatments.
more#gene-editing
#genetics
OMG science
fromNature
3 months ago

Meet the 'woolly mouse': why scientists doubt it's a big step towards recreating mammoths

Colossal Biosciences announces breakthrough with genetic manipulation of mice, aimed at de-extincting woolly mammoths.
OMG science
fromNature
3 months ago

Meet the 'woolly mouse': why scientists doubt it's a big step towards recreating mammoths

Colossal Biosciences announces breakthrough with genetic manipulation of mice, aimed at de-extincting woolly mammoths.
more#genetics
#fda
London startup
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

FDA-Approved Artificial Blood Vessel Stirs Concerns

FDA approved Humacyte's lab-grown blood vessels despite serious patient complications, raising concerns about study validation and patient safety.
London startup
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

FDA-Approved Artificial Blood Vessel Stirs Concerns

FDA approved Humacyte's lab-grown blood vessels despite serious patient complications, raising concerns about study validation and patient safety.
more#fda
#acquisition
fromNature
1 month ago
Career

How I honed my biopharma dealmaking and business-development skills after my PhD

fromNature
1 month ago
Career

How I honed my biopharma dealmaking and business-development skills after my PhD

more#acquisition
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Exclusive: Fieldstone Bio is building microbes that can sense everything from TNT to arsenic | TechCrunch

They've evolved to sense and respond to information. It's just trillions of calculations going on at all times all around us.
Marketing tech
#environmental-science
fromPhys
2 months ago
OMG science

Microbes in Brooklyn superfund site teach lessons on fighting industrial pollution

OMG science
fromPhys
2 months ago

Microbes in Brooklyn superfund site teach lessons on fighting industrial pollution

Microorganisms in Gowanus Canal have developed extensive pollution-fighting genes, offering potential for sustainable waterway cleanup.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Genetic-engineered bacteria break down industrial contaminants

Researchers have engineered a single bacterial strain capable of degrading multiple industrial contaminants using genes from diverse bacterial species.
more#environmental-science
#drug-development
Cancer
fromNature
1 month ago

Four rising stars at the forefront of cancer research

Young researchers are innovating in cancer drug development, focusing on pioneering techniques like cancer reversion to reduce the need for traditional treatments.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Startup companies

Bay Area biotech company slashes staff after losing $655 million in value

Cancer
fromNature
1 month ago

Four rising stars at the forefront of cancer research

Young researchers are innovating in cancer drug development, focusing on pioneering techniques like cancer reversion to reduce the need for traditional treatments.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Startup companies

Bay Area biotech company slashes staff after losing $655 million in value

more#drug-development
#sustainable-fashion
OMG science
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Purses made from T. rex? This company claims leather made from 66 million-year-old dinosaur DNA is coming

Lab-grown leather from T. rex DNA represents a breakthrough in sustainable luxury fashion.
OMG science
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Purses made from T. rex? This company claims leather made from 66 million-year-old dinosaur DNA is coming

Lab-grown leather from T. rex DNA represents a breakthrough in sustainable luxury fashion.
more#sustainable-fashion
#immunology
Coronavirus
fromCornell Chronicle
3 months ago

COVID-flu vaccine could provide broad, lasting protection | Cornell Chronicle

A new vaccine platform from Cornell researchers offers longer-lasting protection against COVID-19 and influenza, showing promising results in mouse models.
Alternative medicine
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Bay Area man who injected himself with venom hundreds of times could revolutionize snakebite treatment

Tim Friede's unique exposure to snake venom has led to the development of an antivenom for 19 snake species, showcasing new possibilities in snakebite treatment.
Coronavirus
fromCornell Chronicle
3 months ago

COVID-flu vaccine could provide broad, lasting protection | Cornell Chronicle

A new vaccine platform from Cornell researchers offers longer-lasting protection against COVID-19 and influenza, showing promising results in mouse models.
Alternative medicine
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Bay Area man who injected himself with venom hundreds of times could revolutionize snakebite treatment

Tim Friede's unique exposure to snake venom has led to the development of an antivenom for 19 snake species, showcasing new possibilities in snakebite treatment.
more#immunology
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

Belfast-based AMPLY Discovery completes 1.5M seed funding

Ten years ago, I began combining financial modeling expertise with computational biology to create a drug discovery platform. Evolution has spent billions of years perfecting natural defence mechanisms, and now we're using AI to unlock this wisdom.
London startup
#aging
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

This Gene Therapy Startup Wants to Change the Way We Age | Entrepreneur

Minicircle aims to slow aging and enhance biological function through a quick gene therapy injection.
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago
Pets

This Pill Promises to Give Your Dog More Years. You Might Not Like What Comes With Them.

Pet owners prioritize their pets' health, with many willing to incur debt for their care.
A company named Loyal is developing drugs aimed at extending dogs' healthy lifespan.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

This Gene Therapy Startup Wants to Change the Way We Age | Entrepreneur

Minicircle aims to slow aging and enhance biological function through a quick gene therapy injection.
more#aging
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Opinion | The White House Tech Bros Owe Their Fortunes to the Research They're Killing

University research is essential for America's entrepreneurial culture and technological advancements.
London startup
fromTNW | Deep-Tech
1 month ago

Fertility startup 'rejuvenates' human eggs to boost chances of conception

Ovo Labs is developing technologies to enhance IVF success rates by rejuvenating human eggs, aiming to lower genetic errors and increase conception chances.
#de-extinction
OMG science
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Colossal says creating woolly mice is a 'validation step' for de-extinction and could help eradicate diseases

Colossal Biosciences achieved a milestone by genetically engineering woolly mice, marking a significant step towards woolly mammoth de-extinction.
OMG science
fromInsideHook
3 months ago

Have Scientists Created Hybrids of Mice and Mammoths?

Colossal's latest project involves gene-edited mice simulating wooly mammoth traits, raising questions about de-extinction efforts.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago

Company Seeking to Resurrect the Woolly Mammoth Creates a 'Woolly Mouse'

Colossal Biosciences introduces lab-created woolly mice as a step toward reviving extinct species, emphasizing genetic engineering's role in enhancing resilience against climate change.
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

These scientists are trying to revive woolly mammoths ... by modifying mice

Colossal Biosciences has created genetically modified mice resembling woolly mammoths as a step toward de-extinction.
OMG science
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Colossal says creating woolly mice is a 'validation step' for de-extinction and could help eradicate diseases

Colossal Biosciences achieved a milestone by genetically engineering woolly mice, marking a significant step towards woolly mammoth de-extinction.
OMG science
fromInsideHook
3 months ago

Have Scientists Created Hybrids of Mice and Mammoths?

Colossal's latest project involves gene-edited mice simulating wooly mammoth traits, raising questions about de-extinction efforts.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago

Company Seeking to Resurrect the Woolly Mammoth Creates a 'Woolly Mouse'

Colossal Biosciences introduces lab-created woolly mice as a step toward reviving extinct species, emphasizing genetic engineering's role in enhancing resilience against climate change.
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

These scientists are trying to revive woolly mammoths ... by modifying mice

Colossal Biosciences has created genetically modified mice resembling woolly mammoths as a step toward de-extinction.
more#de-extinction
Cancer
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

What's in a Name: Cure51 Co-founder Nicolas Wolikow on honouring Rosalind Franklin and one of the most important photos ever taken - Silicon Canals

Cure51 aims to revolutionize oncology by creating the first global database of cancer survivors and seeking new treatments based on survivor data.
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

Dutch healthtech startups that raised funding in 2025

The State of Dutch Tech report shows tech companies in the Netherlands raised €3.1B in venture capital in 2025, indicating growing confidence in the Dutch innovation ecosystem.
European startups
OMG science
fromNature
2 months ago

Journal targeted by paper mill still grappling with the aftermath years later

Despite claims of addressing the issue, Bioengineered still contains hundreds of dubious papers linked to paper mills.
Mental health
fromBig Think
2 months ago

The next era of psychedelics may be precision-designed states of consciousness

Mindstate Design Labs aims to create predictable psychedelic experiences for improved mental health treatment.
#fda-approval
Alternative medicine
fromNature
2 months ago

FDA approves siRNA drug for haemophilia prophylaxis

Fitusiran has received FDA approval for hemophilia prophylaxis, with a dosing schedule that enhances convenience for patients.
Alternative medicine
fromNature
2 months ago

FDA approves siRNA drug for haemophilia prophylaxis

Fitusiran has received FDA approval for hemophilia prophylaxis, with a dosing schedule that enhances convenience for patients.
more#fda-approval
#sustainable-agriculture
SF food
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Gene-edited non-browning banana could cut food waste, scientists say

The genetically engineered non-browning banana offers a new solution to food waste by extending shelf life and resilience during transport.
SF food
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Gene-edited non-browning banana could cut food waste, scientists say

The genetically engineered non-browning banana offers a new solution to food waste by extending shelf life and resilience during transport.
more#sustainable-agriculture
Silicon Valley food
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

For Patients Needing Transplants, Hope Arrives on Tiny Hooves

Cloned pigs are being raised in controlled conditions for potential use in human organ transplants, highlighting advances in biotechnology and ethical considerations.
NYC startup
fromWIRED
3 months ago

'Startup Nation' Groups Say They're Meeting Trump Officials to Push for Deregulated 'Freedom Cities'

Regulatory challenges hinder technological development despite available capital and political support.
OMG science
fromCornell Chronicle
3 months ago

Bacterial 'jumping genes' can target and control chromosome ends | Cornell Chronicle

Transposons play a crucial role in bacterial evolution and antibiotic resistance by moving within genomes.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

China Targets U.S. Biotech Firm in Broadening Blacklist

China escalates trade conflict with the U.S. by banning Illumina, signaling a robust response to tariffs.
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