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Swift Biosciences Expands Coronavirus Research

ANN ARBOR—Swift Biosciences, Inc., a developer of DNA and RNA library preparation kits, announced the launch of a new ACE2 Swift Normalase Amplicon Panel to further research on the main functional receptor for viral entry of coronavirus. Human ACE2 has been identified as a key receptor for SARS-CoV-2 host cell entry. The study of the

By |2020-08-23T15:38:42-04:00August 23rd, 2020|Coronavirus, ESD, Science|

Grant Funds Still Available For Farms, Agricultural and Food Processors

LANSING - Funding is still available for farms and agricultural processors with employees of 10 or more through the Michigan Agricultural Safety Grants program, as well as for small farms with fewer than 10 employees through the MEDC Small Farm Safety Grant program. These funds aim to help both large and small Michigan farms, as

Marijuana Regulatory Agency Announces Workgroup To Discuss Licensing, Taxes

LANSING - The Marijuana Regulatory Agency has scheduled on Sept. 21 a workgroup to discuss and provide suggestions on the marijuana licensing process related to the Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act and the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act. The deadline to email your request to participate in the licensing stakeholder workgroup is Monday,

By |2020-08-21T09:47:17-04:00August 21st, 2020|Marijuana Business, News|

What Face Mask Is Right For You To Battle Pandemic?

ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown returns to MITech TV to talk about face masks. A recent study showed there were 14 medical face masks available. Fred walks you through the masks and the differences, so you can decide what's right for you. Business-builder experienced in all aspects of healthcare solutions management to achieve profitable

By |2020-08-20T21:42:08-04:00August 20th, 2020|Coronavirus, mitechtv, Science|

Hygieia Virtual Insulin Management Program For Diabetes Sheltering In Place

ANN ARBOR - Eran Bashan, CEO of Hygieia, explains how his d-Nav program takes the guesswork out of insulin dosing for people who inject daily. It automates insulin dose prescribing using AI and patented technology in an FDA-cleared mobile app. The program includes clinical care support either virtually, or in a Hygieia clinic. The app

By |2020-08-20T21:48:41-04:00August 20th, 2020|Life Sciences, Life Sciences/Biotech, mitechtv|

How Has COVID Impacted The Cyber Patriot Program?

ANN ARBOR - Tamara Shoemaker, who runs the Michigan Cyber Patriot program for grade school students, discusses how the COVID-19 Pandemic has impacted the program aimed at teaching cyber security skills. Shoemaker serves as the director for University of Detroit Mercy's Center for Cyber Security & Intelligence Studies. Since becoming director in 2015, Shoemaker has led

By |2020-08-20T21:46:09-04:00August 19th, 2020|Cyber Defense, mitechtv|

Four20Post Live: Cannabis News Updates, Focus On CBD, Monroe Street Fair

ANN ARBOR - On Four20Post Live today, Rick Thompson updates Michigan cannabis news. Casey Yosin from Total Health Companies will talk CBD, as will Nick Young from Krystilion. Dave Crabill from iHemp Michigan will talk Hemp farming (where the CBD comes from) and Charlie Strackbein will explain why he has postponed the Monroe Street Fair

By |2020-08-21T09:49:04-04:00August 19th, 2020|Uncategorized|