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Purdue Pharma (Canada) announces the results from two studies that independently evaluated in vitro virucidal activity of BETADINE® povidone-iodine (PVP-I). The studies found BETADINE® PVP-I killed 99.99% of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19, in 30 seconds or less.

Life sciences professionals are confident in their job security despite the economy, according to a new survey by global recruiter EPM Scientific. 50% of US respondents and 59% of European respondents feel confident in keeping their jobs over the next six months, despite the majority predicting a worsening economy over the next year.

Agenus Inc. (NASDAQ: AGEN), an immuno-oncology (I-O) company with an extensive pipeline of agents designed to activate immune response to cancers, today announced the closing of a $20 million equity investment, at $4.03 per share, by Betta Pharmaceuticals (SZ300558) bringing the total received to $35M . Betta is a top Chinese p

Evolve BioSystems announced today that Dr. Minhthy Nguyen , PhD, has joined the company as Senior Vice President, Research & Development. Dr. Nguyen joins the company in anticipation of the pending announcement of positive results from several large clinical studies, positioning the company for a material leap forward in the infan

Moderna, Inc. (Nasdaq: MRNA), a clinical stage biotechnology company pioneering messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics and vaccines to create a new generation of transformative medicines for patients, today announced a preclinical study evaluating mRNA-1273, its vaccine candidate against COVID-19, was published in The New England Journal of Medicine.

HTG Molecular Diagnostics, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTGM) (HTG), a life science company whose mission is to advance precision medicine, today announced the launch and immediate availability of the HTG EdgeSeq Pan B-Cell Lymphoma Panel in the United States and Europe.

TransMedics Group, Inc. (“TransMedics”) (Nasdaq: TMDX), a medical technology company that is transforming organ transplant therapy for patients with end-stage lung, heart and liver failure, announced today that members of management will be presenting at the virtual Canaccord 40th Annual Growth Conference.

Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRTK), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel life-saving therapies for life-threatening diseases and other public health threats for civilian, government and military use, today announced the Company will host a conference call and live audio webcast on Monday, August 10, 2020 at 8:30 a.m.

T2 Biosystems, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTOO), a leader in the rapid detection of sepsis-causing pathogens, announced today that it will report financial results for the second quarter of 2020 after market close on Tuesday, August 11, 2020

Sequana Medical NV, an innovator in the management of fluid overload in liver disease, malignant ascites and heart failure, announces it has secured a €7.3 million debt financing through subordinated loan agreements, of which €1.4 million will be convertible for new shares of the Company.