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The 10 most innovative biotech companies of 2023

Among the 2023 Most Innovative Companies in Biotech, Fast Company is recognizing breakthroughs in DNA sequencing and spatial transcriptomics, along with innovations in biological-specimen sourcing, cell-separation technology, and the production of synthetic antibodies.

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A Vibration Meditation Device That Really Works!

Sensate claims compelling results helping its users achieve lower stress and anxiety levels. Here's my experience using this wearable meditation device.

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BIRD – Israel-U.S. Binational Industrial R&D Foundation to invest $8.4 million in 9 new projects

Tevel (Gedera, Israel) and Vinergy (Bakersfield, CA) will develop a clean-energy autonomous harvesting system.

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Redefining Immersive Virtual Experiences With Embodied Audio

Embodied audio adds realism to sound. This groundbreaking technology combines the auditory and physical sensations of sound in an “optimized and singular embodiment.” “This means a user can enjoy every frequency range they can hear (acoustic audio) and feel (haptic and tactile audio, also known as physical audio),” said Castro and Salomaki.

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Kevin Costner's Road Trip Audio App Will Now Be Available on JetBlue's In-flight Entertainment — and He Told Us All About It

Launched in the midst of the pandemic in 2020, the travel story library was originally intended to accompany roadtrippers on their drives. But starting Wednesday, Autio is taking to the skies in a newly announced partnership with JetBlue, which will provide passengers with access to more than 250 stories in 29 American destinations that can be streamed on the Avant seatback screens, which are available on about half of its fleet.

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Sensate Is A Non-Invasive, Super-Simple Tool For Stress Reduction

The vagus nerve is part of the parasympathetic nervous system, which governs such functions as heart rate, and immune response. If Sensate can truly create a direct channel to the vagus nerve, then it could be a very useful tool for those looking to reduce anxiety or re-train their brain to respond differently in stressful situations.

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CNBC TRAVEL Why would an Oscar-winning actor create a travel app? Kevin Costner shares his story

Autio is a network of stories, told by master storytellers like Kevin Costner, Phil Jackson, and John Lithgow, with the power to bring the landscape, its people, and its history alive as you pass through it. Professionally edited and narrated, the audio vignettes combine to paint a picture you’re unlikely to get from a history book or visitor’s guide.

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Naloxone Startup Pursues FDA Approval for Over-the-Counter Swab

A startup vying to produce one of the first over-the-counter overdose-reversal medications said it had submitted results to the Food and Drug Administration showing that its drug works more quickly than prescription-only versions.

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