Round-up
January’s top news stories
Primerdesign launches molecular test for new coronavirus Clinical diagnostics company Novacyt’s molecular diagnostics division Primerdesign launched a molecular research use…
November’s top news stories
Researchers develop direct gene-circuit-to-electrode interface Researchers at the University of Toronto and Arizona State University have developed a direct gene-circuit-to-electrode…
October’s top news stories
3M closes $6.7bn acquisition of Acelity US-based conglomerate 3M has completed the acquisition of wound care solutions provider Acelity and…
August’s top news stories
DeepMind develops AI tool to predict kidney disease in advance Google division DeepMind has partnered with the US Department of…
July’s top news stories
Urine test may help determine treatment for prostate cancer Researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and the…
March’s top news stories
IBM’s research leveraged AI to predict Alzheimer’s A team at IBM Research Australia is developing a blood test to detect…
February’s top news stories
J&J to acquire surgical robotics firm Auris Health for $3.4bn Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has signed a definitive agreement through…
January’s top news stories
J&J to study Apple Watch in heart health research project Johnson & Johnson (J&J) subsidiary Janssen Pharmaceuticals has partnered with…
Deals this week: Accuray, Thermo Fisher, Circassia
Accuray has formed a joint venture (JV) with China Isotope and Radiation Corporation (CIRC) for the manufacturing and commercialisation of…
M&As this week: Medtronic, BioTelemetry, Labcyte
Medtronic has agreed to acquire EPIX Therapeutics for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition will broaden the cardiac ablation portfolio of…