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Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months 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.
Tech industry
fromtime.com
1 month 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.
fromHackernoon
4 weeks ago
Growth hacking

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

Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months 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.
Tech industry
fromtime.com
1 month 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.
fromHackernoon
4 weeks ago
Growth hacking

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

fromTNW | Ecosystems
5 days ago

Europe's 20 largest startup funding rounds this year (so far)

Helsing raised €600M for AI-powered defense systems, achieving a €12bn valuation, underscoring Europe's booming defense tech sector.
Startup companies
#environmental-science
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.
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.
#healthcare
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.
Startup companies
fromThe Washington Post
3 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.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
NYC startup

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

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.
Startup companies
fromThe Washington Post
3 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.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
NYC startup

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

#longevity
fromIndependent
6 days ago
Health

How AI can boost your healthspan: 'My parents had me in their 40s so healthy ageing has always been on my mind'

fromIndependent
6 days ago
Health

How AI can boost your healthspan: 'My parents had me in their 40s so healthy ageing has always been on my mind'

#investment
Startup companies
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months 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
3 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

fromSilicon Canals
2 months 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

Startup companies
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months 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
3 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

fromSilicon Canals
2 months 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

fromKqed
6 days ago

'Jurassic World Rebirth' Is a Clever and Colossal Comeback

Judging from the latest entry, there's still life in this old dino series. Credit goes to screenwriter David Koepp and director Gareth Edwards.
Film
#gene-editing
Medicine
fromNature
1 month 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
1 month 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.
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

The Future of Longevity Investments: Yasin Sebastian Qureshi on Epigenetic Approaches to Cellular Rejuvenation

The technology utilizes advances in cellular aging processes, manipulating key signaling pathways to rejuvenate cells while minimizing risks associated with full reversion to an embryonic state.
Bicycling
#sustainability
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 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.
European startups
fromTNW | Sustainability
1 month 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.
Growth hacking
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Lab-grown chicken nuggets' hailed as transformative step' for cultured meat

Breakthrough in lab-grown meat achieved with bioreactor technology that mimics blood vessels, supporting larger chunks of chicken meat.
This innovation could revolutionize lab-grown meat production and organ growth.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 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.
European startups
fromTNW | Sustainability
1 month 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.
Growth hacking
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Lab-grown chicken nuggets' hailed as transformative step' for cultured meat

Breakthrough in lab-grown meat achieved with bioreactor technology that mimics blood vessels, supporting larger chunks of chicken meat.
This innovation could revolutionize lab-grown meat production and organ growth.
#neuroscience
fromNature
1 month ago
Startup companies

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

fromNature
1 month ago
Startup companies

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

#agriculture
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 week ago

When Nature Meets Nordic Design: MycoWorks' Reishi Transforms Danish Craftsmanship - Yanko Design

Reishi has emerged as a true contender in the luxury market, combining eco-friendliness with quality that captivates major fashion brands.
Fashion & style
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Scientists use bacteria to turn plastic waste into paracetamol

Chemists have discovered E coli can be used to create paracetamol from a material produced in the laboratory from plastic bottles.
OMG science
fromNature
2 weeks ago

How China can become a biotechnology superpower

"In mathematics, physics and chemistry, Chinese funding has caught up with that of the United States. But the number of biomedical scientists supported by research funding in China is lower than in the United States."
Tech industry
#23andme
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks 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.
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Congress Demands Answers on Data Privacy Ahead of 23andMe Sale

US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks 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.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
3 weeks 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
3 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
1 month 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.
#market-trends
#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 month 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 month ago
NYC startup

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

fromNature
1 month 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
#artificial-intelligence
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Anthropic launches a program to support scientific research | TechCrunch

Anthropic is launching an AI for Science program to support high-impact research with API credits for selected researchers.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 month ago
Online Community Development

ecoLogicStudio unveils AI system for environmentally responsive urbanism at venice biennale

FundamentAI merges architecture, biotechnology, and AI to create responsive urban designs based on real-time ecological data at the Venice Biennale.
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.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month 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
2 months 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
3 months ago
Startup companies

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

Cancer
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
2 months 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
3 months ago
Startup companies

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

#genetics
#fda
London startup
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 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
3 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.
#acquisition
#mosquito-control
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
#drug-development
Cancer
fromNature
2 months 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
2 months ago
Startup companies

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

Cancer
fromNature
2 months 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
2 months ago
Startup companies

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

#sustainable-fashion
OMG science
fromNew York Post
2 months 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
2 months 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.
#immunology
Alternative medicine
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months 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.
fromSilicon Canals
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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.
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months 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
2 months 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.
OMG science
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

The 'return' of an extinct wolf is not the answer to saving endangered species, experts warn

The Trump administration supports 'de-extinction' while reducing protections for endangered species.
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
3 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
3 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
fromNature
3 months ago
Alternative medicine

FDA approves siRNA drug for haemophilia prophylaxis

Fitusiran has received FDA approval for hemophilia prophylaxis, with a dosing schedule that enhances convenience for patients.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
SF food

Tiny Silicon Valley drugmaker soars on FDA win to treat never-ending hunger

Soleno Therapeutics' Vykat XR receives FDA approval for treating insatiable hunger linked to Prader-Willi syndrome, boosting stock significantly.
Alternative medicine
fromNature
3 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.
NYC startup
fromFast Company
3 months ago

The most innovative companies in agriculture for 2025

Innovative agriculture companies are focusing on sustainable practices to ensure future farming and food production.
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