Health/Life Sciences – Page 18 of 57

Dec 1, 2021, 8:41 AM

Highlights from comedian Trevor Noah interviewing Fred Hutch COVID-19 researcher Trevor Bedford

Trevor, meet Trevor. Trevor Noah, “The Daily Show” host and South African comedian, came through Seattle last week on tour… Read More

Nov 30, 2021, 8:39 AM

COVID-19 experts answer questions about Omicron — and where the variant may have come from

There’s not a lot known about the new COVID-19 variant Omicron, but what scientists see so far has them on… Read More

Nov 30, 2021, 5:00 AM

Chinook Therapeutics helps form China-based biotech venture to treat kidney disease

The news: Chinook Therapeutics on Tuesday announced the formation of SanReno Therapeutics, which will advance therapies for kidney disease in… Read More

Nov 22, 2021, 2:00 AM

Univ. of Washington researchers develop device to detect opioid overdose and inject antidote

University of Washington researchers are developing a wearable device to detect opioid overdoses and administer a drug to reverse them.… Read More

Nov 15, 2021, 11:42 PM

Univ. of Washington spinout aims to detect eye and body movement using sensors embedded in paper

A new company out of the University of Washington launched this week with technology to sense human gestures, body functions… Read More

Nov 11, 2021, 11:09 AM

University of Washington study: Deep learning reveals 3D models of protein machines

A new study peers into the structure of hundreds of protein complexes in cells that control everything from energy use… Read More

Nov 10, 2021, 12:39 PM

Rapid COVID-19 test maker Anavasi Diagnostics lands funding from National Institutes of Health

The gist: Woodinville, Wash.-based startup Anavasi Diagnostics will advance the commercialization of its rapid COVID-19 test with $14.9 million in… Read More

Nov 10, 2021, 6:00 AM

Gut health startup Viome raises $54M to develop cancer diagnostics and sell microbiome kits

Viome Life Sciences has raised $54 million. The funding will bolster the company’s efforts to develop cancer diagnostics and support… Read More

Nov 10, 2021, 3:00 AM

Seattle-area startup Inventprise gets backing from Gates Foundation for pneumonia shot

Inventprise has been slowly growing in Redmond, Wash., expanding into four research and manufacturing facilities to support early development of… Read More

Nov 9, 2021, 8:11 PM

Swedish Health Services launches new cancer research center with $20M from Paul Allen

Swedish Health Services announced the launch of a new research center with $20 million from the late Seattle philanthropist and… Read More

Nov 9, 2021, 10:43 AM

Healthcare data startup Truveta showcases new platform and has now raised close to $200M

Seattle-area startup Truveta has released an early version of its health data platform and signed up three new partners to… Read More

Nov 4, 2021, 8:03 AM

Allen Institute launches new division to study brain circuits and behavior in mammals

Seattle’s Allen Institute has launched a new division called The Allen Institute for Neural Dynamics, which will explore how the… Read More

Nov 3, 2021, 9:29 AM

Biotech company Absci, which recently went public, cuts ribbon on new HQ in Vancouver, Wash.

Absci cut the ribbon on its new headquarters in Vancouver, Wash., on Tuesday, barely three months after going public in… Read More

Oct 31, 2021, 9:00 AM

Neuroscientist recounts his long strange trip to plumb the depths of consciousness

Could magic mushrooms hold the key that unlocks the secrets of consciousness? Well, maybe not the only key. But Allen… Read More

Oct 27, 2021, 3:46 PM

Neurosciences startup gets Defense Dept. funds to test headband to improve sleep and ‘clean’ the brain

During sleep, our brains are “cleaned.” Waves of fluid wash through the organ, collecting waste products from cells and sending… Read More

Oct 26, 2021, 5:00 AM

Founded last year, Mozart Therapeutics lands $55M to develop therapies for celiac and other diseases

A year and a few months since its founding, Mozart Therapeutics has secured $55 million to develop therapies for celiac… Read More

Oct 25, 2021, 10:02 AM

With mandate in effect, CLEAR app gets official OK in Seattle area as vaccine verification method

As the new Public Health – Seattle & King County policy requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enter certain businesses… Read More

Oct 25, 2021, 9:32 AM

How pandemic-driven talent migration will change where biotech companies are located

Joel Marcus’ fortunes have risen with those of the life sciences industry. The executive chairman of life sciences builder Alexandria… Read More

Oct 22, 2021, 10:24 AM

Internal memo: Ex-Athira CEO says ‘I should have known better’ after image manipulation investigation

The former CEO of Athira Pharma wrote a letter of contrition addressed to employees on Thursday, after resigning in the… Read More

Oct 21, 2021, 6:00 AM

Industry data: Life sciences employment rises 23.5% in Washington state from 2015 to 2019

Life sciences economic activity is strong and growing in Washington state, according to a report released Thursday from the industry… Read More

Oct 19, 2021, 9:01 PM

Gates Foundation commits up to $120M to support access to new COVID-19 pill

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will provide up to $120 million to help lower-income countries access a new pill… Read More

Oct 19, 2021, 12:00 PM

Biotech boom: How life sciences emerged from ‘the doldrums’ in Seattle and Washington state

Leslie Alexandre has seen a lot from her perch surveying Washington state’s life sciences landscape. She is set to retire… Read More

Oct 19, 2021, 10:16 AM

Sana Biotechnology inks $50M deal for precise gene editing system from Beam Therapeutics

Sana Biotechnology has a new $50 million tool in its toolbox. Sana signed an agreement with Beam Therapeutics for non-exclusive… Read More

Oct 14, 2021, 3:21 PM

Cell therapy startup Immusoft lands deal with Takeda worth potentially more than $900M

Seattle-based cell therapy startup Immusoft will collaborate with pharma giant Takeda to develop treatments targeted to the central nervous system… Read More

Oct 12, 2021, 11:22 AM

Why this cephalopod expert is impressed with Seattle Kraken branding, as NHL team debuts on ice

With Seattle Kraken hockey franchise making its NHL debut Tuesday, a lot of people have cephalopods on their mind. That… Read More

Oct 7, 2021, 1:09 PM

Washington State U. lands $10M in effort to bolster nutrition and uptake of whole-grain foods

Washington State University has landed $10 million to increase the nutrient quality of whole-grain crops and help bring them to… Read More

Oct 7, 2021, 11:30 AM

Preventing the next pandemic: WSU will lead $125M global project to find, analyze animal viruses

Washington State University this week launched a new $125 million program to collect and analyze animal viruses with the aim… Read More

Oct 6, 2021, 12:42 PM

Allen Institute helps release comprehensive atlas of mammalian brain region

Scientists have released a trove of research comparing, cell by cell, a key region of the brains of humans, monkeys… Read More

Oct 6, 2021, 10:19 AM

Icosavax co-founder and UW researcher Neil King talks vaccine development in the ‘digital era’

We are now in the “digital era” of vaccine development, University of Washington researcher Neil King said at the GeekWire… Read More

Oct 2, 2021, 10:00 AM

Misinformation and vaccines: How public health messaging and experts can help curb distrust

When Howard Frumkin first started inviting speakers for a meeting held last week on the effects of the pandemic, he… Read More