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Bengaluru-Based Startup Develops Platform To Test Antibiotic Resistance

A Bengaluru-based biotech startup, CrisprBits, has developed a platform from CRISPR-based molecular diagnostics for early detection of antibiotic resistance in hospital-acquired infections. The following startup’s PathCrisp platform can detect resistance in bacterial samples from patients within two hours as compared to other methods which required 24-27 hours. This will help peoples in reducing prolonged hospital stays and bring down healthcare costs. “It operates at a constant temperature, eliminating the need…

Shionogi’s RSV Antiviral Reduces Viral Load In Phase 2 Trial of Adults

Shionogi’s Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Antiviral has proven its ability to reduce viral load in phase 2 trials of adults. The study shows that 114 healthy adults were implanted with the virus and then given the antiviral, dubbed S-337395, or placebo for five days. Individuals who were treated with S-337395 showed a statistically significant reduction in viral load as compared to the placebo group. The Japanese biopharma singled out the…