MEDICAL
AlgaEnergy | January 14, 2021
AlgaEnergy N.A. Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Spain-based AlgaEnergy S.A. furthermore, a worldwide pioneer in microalgae biotechnology, has marked worldwide item conveyance and item improvement concurrences with Laboratoire M2 Inc., a Quebec-based biotechnology organization that creates normal and practical disinfectant items, including THYMOX CONTROL® fungicide and bactericide.
AlgaEnergy formulates and creates incredible, manageable, microalgae-based yield contributions for the world's producers. Laboratoire M2's THYMOX® items, gotten from the antimicrobial intensity of thyme oil and other regular oils, are utilized in harvest and indoor farming, just as in turf and nursery markets.
Under the arrangements, AlgaEnergy will acquire restrictive worldwide rights to disperse the THYMOX crop insurance product offering through AlgaEnergy's specialty units in key rural business sectors in Europe, the Americas, Africa and Asia-Pacific. The two organizations likewise marked a permit and collective item advancement understanding under which their logical groups will together attempt to make new, value-added biocontrol products.
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COVIDAX | September 19, 2020
AXON Neuroscience ("Axon"), a clinical-stage biotech company and an industry leader in treating and preventing neurodegenerative diseases with a unique peptide vaccine platform, is launching the world's first independently-developed crowdfunded vaccine against COVID-19 – ACvac1. With more than 20 years of experience developing an exceptionally safe and immunogenic peptide vaccine against dementia, in April 2020 Axon announced its plan to develop a novel peptide vaccine against COVID-19. Axon's scientists identified the weakest points of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and used them to design the vaccine. ACvac1 induced extensive antibody production in vaccinated mice, effectively blocking the live virus from replicating and confirming the soundness of Axon's approach. Axon plans to begin first-in-human trials as early as the fourth quarter of 2020. Based on these encouraging vaccine efficacy results, Axon has decided to open the project to individuals and small investors who will be able to invest directly from the project's website.
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CELL AND GENE THERAPY
Thermo Fisher Scientific | March 01, 2021
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO), the world chief in serving science, today reported it has finished its recently declared obtaining of Mesa Biotech, Inc., a secretly held purpose of-care sub-atomic analytic organization.
Plateau Biotech has built up the Accula System, a moderate, simple to-utilize, purpose of-care PCR-based testing stage for irresistible infection conclusion. The stage empowers fast, exceptionally precise testing at doctor workplaces, drug stores and different settings, giving outcomes quickly. Past COVID-19 testing, Mesa Biotech's current stage incorporates tests for influenza, respiratory syncytial infection (RSV), and Strep A.
"The Accula System complements our existing offerings and immediately provides our clinical customers with more options and flexibility for COVID-19 testing. And, as the point-of-care diagnostic market expands globally, we're well-positioned to deliver a broader menu of tests to meet increasing demand," Stevenson continued.
About Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $30 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or increasing productivity in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our global team of more than 80,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services and Patheon.
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