Developmental biology

Resolve Biosciences Secures $71 Million Series B Financing to Accelerate Commercial Expansion to Meet Global Demand for Molecular Cartography™ Workflow

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Monday, October 24, 2022

Resolve Biosciences , the pioneer in Molecular Cartography technology, today announced it has secured a $71 million Series B financing.

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  • Resolve Biosciences , the pioneer in Molecular Cartography technology, today announced it has secured a $71 million Series B financing.
  • Resolve intends to build on its successful commercial launch and use the proceeds from the financing to rapidly scale operations and accelerate product development to meet growing demand worldwide.
  • Resolve Biosciences is applying the power of Molecular Cartography to enable scientists to gain new insights based on the highest-resolution view of spatial biology.
  • Resolve Biosciences, the Resolve Biosciences logo, and Molecular Cartography are trademarks of Resolve Biosciences.

Trailhead Biosystems Raises $10 Million to Accelerate Growth

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022

CLEVELAND, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Trailhead Biosystems Inc. (www.trailbio.com) - a biotechnology company pioneering the application of machine-enabled science towards understanding and controlling biology - announced completion of a $10 million Series A-2 equity financing. The company has developed revolutionary platform for generating specialized human cells for use in therapeutic cell development, drug discovery, organ-on-a-chip development, 3D organ printing, and human disease modeling. 

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  • "The need for specialized iPSC derived human cells is substantial," said Jan Jensen, PhD, Chief Executive Officer, and founder of Trailhead Biosystems.
  • "It is our goal to make any type of specialized human cell possible.
  • Trailhead's Quality-by-Design principles allow for the manufacturing of cells at scale, at a high-quality, and with less risk for research and development.
  • About Trailhead Biosystems: Trailhead Biosystems is pioneering the development of cell-based therapeutics using machine learning and bioinformatics.

Vizgen Unveils MERSCOPE™ Protein Co-detection Kit Enabling Simultaneous Imaging of Transcripts and Proteins in a Single Experiment

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Vizgen , the life science company dedicated to improving human health by visualizing single-cell spatial genomics information, today announced the launch of the MERSCOPE Protein Co-detection Kit, enabling subcellular spatial multi-omics measurement with the simultaneous detection of RNA and proteins during a standard MERFISH experiment.

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  • Vizgen , the life science company dedicated to improving human health by visualizing single-cell spatial genomics information, today announced the launch of the MERSCOPE Protein Co-detection Kit, enabling subcellular spatial multi-omics measurement with the simultaneous detection of RNA and proteins during a standard MERFISH experiment.
  • While RNA imaging can resolve the gene expression at a single cell level and help annotate the cell state in complex tissue, information such as cell morphology and pathological features can only be imaged by proteins.
  • The MERSCOPE Protein Stain Reagent Kit offers high quality protein staining, equivalent to that of protein immunofluorescence staining, and its oligo conjugated antibodies enable heightened detection of primary antibodies targeting proteins.
  • The companys MERSCOPE Platform enables massively multiplexed, genome-scale nucleic acid imaging with high accuracy and unrivaled detection efficiency at subcellular resolution.

Forsea Foods to focus on relieving bottleneck in seafood supply, starting with eel meat

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022

ASHDOD, Israel, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With the dawn of the cell-cultured seafood making waves, a new player has landed. FoodTech start-up Forsea Foods, Ltd. announces it has brought this novel concept closer to natural perfection through its patented organoid technology.

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  • FoodTech start-up Forsea Foods , Ltd. announces it has brought this novel concept closer to natural perfection through its patented organoid technology.
  • The start-up announces that it is kicking off its activities by targeting the supply gaps in the eel meat market.
  • Forsea claims that they will also yield the same nutritional profile as traditionally raised seafood.
  • While Forsea can cultivate practically any type of seafood, the company says it is currently focusing its efforts on cultivating the meat of freshwater eels.

Forsea Foods to focus on relieving bottleneck in seafood supply, starting with eel meat

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022

ASHDOD, Israel, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With the dawn of the cell-cultured seafood making waves, a new player has landed. FoodTech start-up Forsea Foods, Ltd. announces it has brought this novel concept closer to natural perfection through its patented organoid technology.

Key Points: 
  • FoodTech start-up Forsea Foods , Ltd. announces it has brought this novel concept closer to natural perfection through its patented organoid technology.
  • The start-up announces that it is kicking off its activities by targeting the supply gaps in the eel meat market.
  • Forsea claims that they will also yield the same nutritional profile as traditionally raised seafood.
  • While Forsea can cultivate practically any type of seafood, the company says it is currently focusing its efforts on cultivating the meat of freshwater eels.

Renown Cancer Expert Joins MetasTx’s Scientific Advisory Board

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Monday, August 29, 2022

On adding Dr. Chernoff to the Advisory Board, Harvey Homan, CEO and Co-Founder MetasTx commented, We are beyond pleased that Dr. Chernoff is joining our team.

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  • On adding Dr. Chernoff to the Advisory Board, Harvey Homan, CEO and Co-Founder MetasTx commented, We are beyond pleased that Dr. Chernoff is joining our team.
  • He then held a postdoctoral fellowship in cellular and developmental biology at Harvard University before joining Fox Chase Cancer Center.
  • For more information, visit www.metastx.com
    Fox Chase Cancer Center (Fox Chase), which includes the Institute for Cancer Research and the American Oncologic Hospital and is a part of Temple Health, is one of the leading comprehensive cancer centers in the United States.
  • Founded in 1904 in Philadelphia as one of the nations first cancer hospitals, Fox Chase was also among the first institutions to be designated a National Cancer Institute Comprehensive Cancer Center in 1974.

Regenerative Engineering Society Establishes Award in Honor of MIMEDX Board Member, Dr. Cato T. Laurencin

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Friday, August 26, 2022

MARIETTA, Ga., Aug. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MiMedx Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDXG) (“MIMEDX” or the “Company”), a transformational placental biologics company, today recognized Board Member, Cato T. Laurencin, M.D., Ph.D. for his leadership and contributions to advance the field of regenerative engineering. The Cato T. Laurencin Regenerative Engineering Founders’ Award has been established by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) Foundation and the AIChE Regenerative Engineering Society (RES) to recognize the accomplishments of individuals who have demonstrated leadership in the science and practice of convergence research as applied to regenerative engineering, a field pioneered by Dr. Laurencin.i The award additionally celebrates Dr. Laurencin’s impact on cultivating a more diverse and inclusive engineering and scientific community.

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  • This award celebrates his work and highlights the widespread impact and potential of researchers, educators, and mentors in this complex and emerging field.
  • MIMEDX is committed to promoting scientific innovation and translational research that advances regenerative medicine and its potential to improve peoples health.
  • The inaugural award will be presented in 2023 at the Regenerative Engineering Societys Annual Meeting.
  • Dr. Laurencin is internationally renowned for his work in biomaterials, stem cell science, nanotechnology, drug delivery systems, as well the field of regenerative engineering.

Regenerative Engineering Society Establishes Award in Honor of Founder Cato T. Laurencin

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

The Cato T. Laurencin Regenerative Engineering Founders Award will recognize the accomplishments of individuals who have demonstrated leadership in the science and practice of convergence research as applied to regenerative engineering a field pioneered by Dr. CatoT.

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  • The Cato T. Laurencin Regenerative Engineering Founders Award will recognize the accomplishments of individuals who have demonstrated leadership in the science and practice of convergence research as applied to regenerative engineering a field pioneered by Dr. CatoT.
  • The inaugural award will be presented in 2023 at the Regenerative Engineering Societys Annual Meeting.
  • In addition to establishing AIChEs Regenerative Engineering Society, Laurencin recently completed a term as an AIChE Board Director.
  • The Cato T. Laurencin Regenerative Engineering Society Founders Award will be presented to distinguished researchers, innovators, mentors, and teachers who have furthered the goals of this field.

Live Cell Imaging Global Market Expected to Reach $3.73 Billion in 2022 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022

The live-cell imaging market consists of sales of live cell imaging by entities (organizations, sole traders, and partnerships) that are engaged in manufacturing and selling live cell imaging equipment and consumables.

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  • The live-cell imaging market consists of sales of live cell imaging by entities (organizations, sole traders, and partnerships) that are engaged in manufacturing and selling live cell imaging equipment and consumables.
  • The rising incidence of cancer is expected to drive the growth of the live cell imaging market in the forecast period.
  • Global Live Cell Imaging Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2016-2021, 2021-2026F, 2031F, $ Billion
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  • Global Live Cell Imaging Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2016-2021, 2021-2026F, 2031F, $ Billion

Resolve Biosciences Sets New Standard for Single-Cell Spatial Analysis with Launch of Fully Automated Molecular Cartography™ Workflow

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Resolve Biosciences , the pioneer in Molecular Cartography technology, today announced the launch of its commercial Molecular Cartography workflow and the installation of the first systems at leading research institutions around the world.

Key Points: 
  • Resolve Biosciences , the pioneer in Molecular Cartography technology, today announced the launch of its commercial Molecular Cartography workflow and the installation of the first systems at leading research institutions around the world.
  • Previously, these customers accessed the power of the system through the companys commercial Molecular Cartography service offering and early access program.
  • Resolve Biosciences is applying the power of Molecular Cartography to enable scientists to gain new insights based on the highest-resolution view of spatial biology.
  • Resolve Biosciences, the Resolve Biosciences logo, and Molecular Cartography are trademarks of Resolve Biosciences.