In the U.S., the rates of autism spectrum disorder (“ASD”), a diverse group of early-onset and lifelong neurodevelopmental conditions, have more than quadrupled from 2000 to 2020, according to data published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) (https://ibn.fm/fRYhj). Researchers attribute the increase to advances in diagnostic capabilities as well as greater understanding […]

Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX), a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, is evaluating the impact of its patented DehydraTECH(TM) technology on the oral performance of GLP-1 drugs for the treatment of diabetes and weight loss. DehydraTECH has demonstrated, in many instances, significant improvement in how active pharmaceutical ingredients (“APIs”) enter the bloodstream with its powerful […]

The demand for rare earth elements (“REE”) is expected to surge as the electric vehicle and renewable energy market, and other critical REE applications, go forward. The rare earth metals market was valued at $5.3 billion in 2021 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 12.3% from 2021 to 2026, resulting in a […]

Multi-strategy operating company Diamond Lake Minerals (OTC: DLMI) is building a digital vision for the future on a foundation that includes decades of experience in diverse market sectors, as represented by the company’s new executive team. The team’s background includes experience in manufacturing, technology, music, real estate, smart cities, blockchain, agriculture, mining, technology, legalized gaming, […]

With the advent of cooler weather in the Northern Hemisphere, rodents become more noticeable in homes and buildings as they seek warmer refuge. Pest control giant Orkin estimates mice and other rodents invade around 21 million homes across the United States each fall, according to its annual report on the “50 rattiest cities” (https://ibn.fm/0X9O6). Rodent […]

In late December of 2021, President Biden signed into law H.R. 3537, the Accelerated Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act (“Act for ALS”) (https://ibn.fm/oQbSk). The Act for ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), now public law, directs the Department of Health and Human Services through the Secretary to, among others, “award grants to participating entities for […]

In September, Renovaro Biosciences (NASDAQ: RENB), an advanced, preclinical biotechnology company focused on cell, gene, and immunotherapy, and GEDiCube Intl Ltd., an AI medical technology company, announced a definitive agreement for combination. Under the stock-for-stock agreement, GEDiCube will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Renovaro. The company’s CEO, Dr. Mark Dybul, MD, recently sent a letter […]

Freight Technologies (NASDAQ: FRGT) (“Fr8Tech”), a technology company developing solutions to optimize and automate the supply chain process through its custom-developed, industry-leading freight-matching platform powered by AI and machine learning, recently announced securing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) from a leading global pharmaceutical giant. The pharmaceutical conglomerate is known for its commitment to global health […]

Leading industry academics, practitioners, and engineers, will gather at the QuantMinds International  2023 conference in London from November 13-16, 2023. They will discuss and share in-depth insights into the latest trends and cutting-edge technologies in quant finance for better scope in their future endeavours. Over 500 industry practitioners and academics, 110+ asset managers, and 8 […]

Digital assets are any valuable digital or virtual item, including cryptocurrency, digital tokens, non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”), and more, created, stored, and traded on a digital platform like blockchain. These digital assets are bought, sold, and traded like traditional assets. By the end of 2023, the digital assets market is expected to reach US$56.42 billion – […]