After penning a deal with Eli Lilly last month with the aim to have an antibody in the clinic within four months, Canadian-based AbCellera has been given a financial boost by its government.

Following in the footsteps of an increasing number of biopharmas that want to use data to get more bang for their buck in R&D, J&J has promoted Najat Khan, Ph.D., to the role of chief data science officer.

A novel combination of two Lactobacillus paracasei strains may increase absorption of key amino acids in plant proteins, according to a new placebo-controlled, randomized, double-blind, multicenter, crossover study.

The unpredictable spikes in demand that are distorting the supply chain in the current crisis has created another opportunity, in this case for herbal ingredients that help adults deal with urinary incontinence issues.

Modern innovation typically occurs one step-improvement at a time. Some clients initially question whether their new application of an existing technology is patentable. Usually, the answer is ‘yes.’ Under U.S. law (and most other jurisdictions), an innovation to an existing technology is patentable so long as at least one claim limitation is novel and non-obvious....… Continue Reading

A large amount of wind, much discussion about the U.S healthcare, and the public getting soaked again – if you were thinking about Washington, DC and the new Congress, you’re 3,000 miles away from the action. This is the week of the annual JP Morgan Healthcare conference in San Francisco, with many thousands of healthcare...… Continue Reading

Addressing the Social Determinants of Health:  Is the healthcare industry pushing a rock up a hill?  We collectively are trying to provide healthcare with improved quality and reduced cost, but the structure of the nation’s healthcare system remains heavily siloed with the social determinants of health often falling wholly or partly outside the mandate and...… Continue Reading

Day 3 of the JPMorgan healthcare conference was one of striking contrasts between the old and the new. (And, by the way, the rain finally stopped for a day, but it will be back tomorrow to finish off the last day of the conference). The Old:  Sitting in the Community Health Systems (CHS) presentation and...… Continue Reading

It was impossible to maintain any kind of social distance and there was no way to protect oneself from COVID-19.

Doctors have recently identified a condition called pediatric inflammatory multi-system syndrome among children who have tested positive for antibodies against COVID-19.

California college students will get emergency CARES grants

Major League Baseball will hold a five-round draft in June, a big reduction from the usual 40 rounds. Many Southland players are expected to be taken.

Older Americans deserve our protection from coronavirus. They want to get back to their busy lives, too

Nearly 100 children in the U.S. have been diagnosed with the newly identified syndrome associated with COVID-19.

Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces that it has received the IR Special Award from the Japan Investor Relations Association (JIRA). This is the first time that the company has received an IR Award from JIRA.

Yokogawa Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6841) announces that it has acquired a nanopipette*1 technology that was developed by BioStinger, Inc., a spin-off from the University of California, Santa Cruz.

Activation through Toll-like receptor 4 or P2X purinergic receptors of macrophages supplemented with omega-3 fatty acids induces the release of 22-carbon fatty acids that can inhibit COX-mediated eicosanoid production.

The Global Mega Trial by WHO named Solidarity will include the study and testing of 4 promising drugs in order to develop an antidote of Coronavirus.

RBI Recruitment 2020 Notification is out at rbi.org.in. Check details here.

CBSE Result 2020: Amid COVID - 19 pandemic & lockdown, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) and many state boards (like Gujarat, Haryana, Puducherry) have decided to promote school students (Classes 1st to 9th & Class 11th). After this, many students & parents are seeking clarity from the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Check updates.

Check the most important topics of Economics for the preparation of UPSC (IAS) Prelims Exam 2020. All the important topics have been added after a detailed analysis of the latest UPSC Prelims 2020 Syllabus.

The layoffs will take place from its cloud kitchens across nearly ten Tier 1 and 2 cities.

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The financing will help Varthana reach more schools by meeting its need for longer-term capital.

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Chehaoduo was valued at over $9 billion after Vision Fund injected $1.5 billion into the firm in February 2019.

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The company focuses on providing alternatives to single-use plastics.

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It will use the funds to expand the reach of its solutions across India and the world.

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