MatMaCorp, a member of Bio Nebraska, announced that recently published research has confirmed that the company’s ASFV detection system provides rapid and effective detection of African Swine Fever Virus. Read more
Streck, a member of Bio Nebraska, has announced a partnership with Ceres NanoSciences to distribute Nanotrap® Magnetic Virus Particles that provide rapid viral concentration directly from raw sewage. This product dramatically reduces the time and effort required to test wastewater samples for COVID-19 surveillance and can act as an early-warning system for COVID-19 “hotspots” within a community. Read more
GRAIL, a member of Bio Nebraska, announced a collaboration with Premier, Inc. to use artificial intelligence technology to alert clinicians of patients with elevated cancer risks and may benefit from early detection with Galleri, GRAIL’s multi-cancer early detection blood test. Read more
Adjuvance Technologies, a Bio Nebraska member, announced today it received a patent (U.S. Patent No. 10,906,926) for its TQL-1055 adjuvant, which is currently used in available shingles vaccines. Read more
This week, the Center for Public Affairs Research (CPAR) and the Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC), a member of Bio Nebraska, released Entrepreneurship in Nebraska, a report that provides data on the status of entrepreneurship in the state, key challenges for growth, and action steps for improvement. Read more
The Nebraska Ethanol Board, a member of Bio Nebraska, announced that Nebraska fuel retailers raised over $10,000 for breast cancer research when drivers filled up with ethanol fuel blends during the month of October. Read more
As we say goodbye to 2021, Bio Nebraska takes a look back at the organizations featured throughout the past year in our monthly Member Spotlight series. Read more
The North Platte Telegraph reports that NPPD, a member of Bio Nebraska, and the city of Ogallala will partner to create a community solar farm. Read more
NEOGEN, a member of Bio Nebraska, announced that 3M will separate its Food Safety business and combine it with NEOGEN, creating a leader in the food safety sector with a comprehensive product range. Read more
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development has provided an additional $100,000 in funding to an existing $200,000 grant that Merck Animal Health awarded last year to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Read more