The researchers used this antibody, which is 10-times smaller than a full-sized antibody and the smallest isolated biological molecule to date, to develop a potential therapeutic and prophylactic agent against the virus termed “Ab8.”
Novus Therapeutics announced on Monday that it had completed its acquisition of Anelixis Therapeutics, a privately held clinical stage biotechnology company.
The company was backed by Versant Ventures, which supported the launch of CRISPR Therapeutics.
The study, led by U.S. researchers, showed that the novel system was safe and effective for managing blood glucose in children as young as 6 years old.
Recently licensed from Planet Biotechnology, the candidate is a recombinant protein made from human angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) fused to a human immunoglobulin G Fc fragment.
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The National Institutes of Health is raising concern about the safety of AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine, even as the U.S. FDA is weighing whether or not to resume testing in the United States following a global pause in the trial for safety reasons.
It will be reviewed under Priority Review with a PDUFA date of March 17, 2021.
UNITY Biotechnology launched a restructuring program to focus on cellular senescence in ophthalmology and neurology. As part of the plan, it is decreasing its workforce by about 30% to optimize capital.
Multiple sources suggest that Northern Irish altnet Fibrus may be about to swipe a major government contract from BT’s grasp. The two operators are directly contesting for the £165 million Project Stratum fibre deployment contract…
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Today, Telefonica has announced a new deal to develop Open RAN technology in collaboration with Japan’s Rakuten. Open RAN is a concept whereby networks are comprised of hardware and software from multiple vendors that are open and interoperable. This theoretically means less reliance on major traditional vendors and allows for a wider…
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Reports from Bloomberg suggest that Three UK is set to reduce its staff total by around 7%. The company currently employs around 4,300 people, meaning around 300 workers could see their jobs cut. In general, the telecoms sector has handled the pressures of the coronavirus pandemic well…
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Nokia has digitalised 100 percent of its 5G network deployments around the world, bringing high-quality, agility and transparency to customers globally. Through the use of digitalisation, machine learning and automation, Nokia is simplifying the deployment of the network infrastructure, accelerating both time-to-market and return on the 5G investment (ROI) for operators. Traditional network deployments rely on combinations of both paper-based and digital documentation that can often lead to errors and inefficiencies. Читать дальше...
Multifunctional microfluidic platform for high-throughput experimentation
Rush Street’s Rivers Des Plaines has taken an early lead in the Illinois sports betting market, with figures from the state’s Gaming Board revealing that it accounted for the vast majority of amounts wagered between March and July.
The Virginia Lottery Board has approved sports betting rules, clearing the way for the licensing process to begin next month.
Sportech's Racing and Digital tote betting solutions divison has extended its services agreement with long-term client, the Jockey Club del Perú.
William Hill has launched a mobile sportsbook in Illinois, marking the sixth state in which the operator has rolled out an online betting product.
The Mississippi Gaming Commission has reported a 27.6% year-on-year rise in sports wagering revenue in August, as the US state’s handle more than doubled.
Loto Québec’s revenue for the year ended 31 March dipped by 3.1% to CAD$2.74bn (US$2.08bn) and profit declined to $1.35bn, but the operator said both figures remained above target despite the effects of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic in the final weeks of the year. Despite the pandemic, casinos took the top spot as a source of revenue, bringing in $963.7m, up 5.0%, of which $694.8m came from land-based gaming, down 5.1%.
Industry standards body the Betting and Gaming Council has warned that a mooted 10pm curfew for casinos in Great Britain could put thousands of jobs in the industry at risk without significantly slowing the spread of novel coronavirus (Covid-19) as intended.
Australian lotteries and gaming giant Tabcorp has raised approximately AU$230m from the sale of shares to retail investors, taking its total proceeds from an accelerated entitlement offer to $600m.
The Japanese Racing Association (JRA) has announced it will reopen its J-Place Kasamatsu, Ena and Tosu off-track betting (OTB) facilities from 19 September.
GVC Holdings has signed up as a founding member of the All-in Diversity Project, an initiative looking to foster greater diversity, equality and inclusivity across the industry.
The NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles have signed a new multi-year partnership with Flutter brand Fox Bet, who will launch a new studio at the team’s home stadium, Lincoln Financial Field.