SCIENCE

The U.S. military believes the key to finding a vaccine or effective treatment against COVID-19 may lie in its genetic code. Researchers around the globe are searching for clues to unlock the secrets of the novel coronavirus as the epidemic continues to spread worldwide. The Air Force Genetics Center of Excellence at Keesler Air Force … Read more

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) uses real world data (RWD) and real world evidence (RWE) to monitor postmarket safety and adverse events – and also to make regulatory decisions. The 21st Century Cures Act, passed in 2016, places additional focus on the use of these types of data to support regulatory decision making, including … Read more

The continued adoption of Internet-related equipment, devices, and services in the health industry is expected to drive the market to reach nearly $200 billion by 2024 according to a new report prepared by Laura Wood at Research and Markets. By the end of 2020, it is estimated that there will be 21 billion connected devices … Read more

A pill could soon radio signals from inside your gut to help doctors diagnose diseases in what can best be described as foundational part of your personal area network. Scientists have developed a small, swallowable capsule that mixes synthetic biology and electronics to detect bleeding in the digestive tract. The system can be adapted for … Read more

March 31, 2020 by The Editors Welcome to the reboot of The Undark Podcast, which will deliver — once a month from September to May — a feature-length exploration of a single topic at the intersection of science and society. In this episode, join multimedia producer Eliene Augenbraun and podcast host Lydia Chain as they untangle the … Read more

Reverse genetics has been a valuable tool for producing insights into viral pathogenesis and vaccine development. Large RNA virus genomes, such as from Coronaviruses, are cumbersome to clone and to manipulate in E. coli hosts due to size and occasional instability. Therefore, an alternative rapid and robust reverse genetics platform for RNA viruses would benefit … Read more

Biotech Without Borders is a Brooklyn-based non-profit 501(c)(3) public charity dedicated to democratizing the practice of biotechnology for useful and peaceful purposes in order to benefit humankind and the planet.  According to the organization, “We believe that engaging the end users- all of us– in biotech through actual participation is the best way to ensure … Read more

In 2015, Sean Parker announced a $600 million personal contribution to launch the Parker Foundation. The organization focuses on three areas: Life Sciences, Global Public Health and Civic Engagement. Soon thereafter, Parker donated $250 million by way of a grant from the Parker Foundation to create the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy in 2016. People … Read more

The National Science Foundation (NSF), through its Divisions of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems (ECCS), Computing and Communication Foundations (CCF), Molecular and Cellular Biosciences (MCB), and Materials Research (DMR) announces a follow-up solicitation on the Semiconductor Synthetic Biology for Information Storage and Retrieval Program (SemiSynBio-II). Future ultra-low energy storage-based computing systems can be built on … Read more

The genes in your body’s cells play an important role in your health — indeed, a defective gene or genes can make you sick. Recognizing this, scientists have been working for decades on ways to modify genes or replace faulty genes with healthy ones to treat, cure or prevent a disease or medical condition. Now … Read more