Biotechnology Focus Podcast

Welcome to another episode of Biotechnology Focus radio. I am your host – Michelle Currie – here to give you the rundown on the Canadian biotech scene! Coming up we have some inspiring research from the University of Alberta regarding viral pathogen treatment; McMaster researchers have a new hypothesis on Huntington’s Disease; RepliCel solidifies co-development deal in Greater China; scientists discover a way to genetically screen for acute myeloid leukemia; and putting Canada in the limelight when it comes down to artificial intelligence and deep learning.   Keep on listening to find out more of the details!  +++++  The University of Alberta appears to have hit the nail on the head yet again. With so much inspiring research coming out of this campus, it should come as no surprise that they have made a significant discovery that has the potential to treat viral pathogens such as the Zika virus and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).  Scientists from UofA discovered a new and promising class of chemica