Health Reading List | August 28, 2015 |
Startup Highlight: Quanterix
Quanterix has some impressive diagnostic technology that allows it "to trap single molecules in femtoliter-sized wells, allowing for a "digital" readout of each individual bead to determine if it is bound to the target analyte or not." For example the technology can enable clinicians to detect small amounts of proteins in concussion victims, even if the concussion is very minimal. Obviously, the applications go well beyond this... | Tomorrow, Today. Connecting Investors with the Hottest Startups this September 21-23 in San Francisco.  TechCrunch Disrupt is the most anticipated tech event of the year coming to San Francisco this September 21-23. Come for the fireside chats and panels on hot tech topics with thought leaders like Fitbit founder James Park and KPCB's John Doerr, a stroll through Startup and Hardware Alley, and the iconic Startup Battlefield competition. Leave knowing you’re one step ahead of the future. #TCDisrupt SPECIAL: $1000 discount extended by ONE week! Ticket prices will rise August 28. | | Blood tests have always been an important part of medicine, and they are only growing in importance as genetics and precision medicine evolve. Quanterix and Banyan Biomarkers are applying their technologies for understanding Traumatic Brain Injuries and Concussions to take us away from more rudimentary tests. | | This may seem like a very obvious point. But with the proliferation of digital health apps, any startups don't need to worry about the FDA. The regulatory body is still important, and can provide much needed differentiation even in a space where their approval isn't required. | | You know things are frothy when a sports franchise starts an Accelerator. At least they are fostering a couple Digital Health companies... | | "As early as the turn of the twentieth century, it's been suspected that viruses could hold the key for curing cancer. Prostitutes being treated simultaneously for rabies and cervical cancer showed a marked reduction in their tumors after administration of the rabies vaccine. The issue lies in protecting patients with already compromised immune systems from falling victim to hyper-doses of lethal viruses." | | "A study published this week, however, makes bold claims on the properties of one of the most well-known smart drugs: modafinil. Modafinil is a medication prescribed for sleep conditions such as narcolepsy, but students, execs, and hacker types have documented taking the drug even when they're sleeping just fine—and getting brain enhancing effects as a result." | | | You are receiving this email because you believe that the best startup articles and videos are made by active members of the startup community. Startup Digest, © 2009-2015 by Techstars Central LLC. All rights reserved. Startup Digest is a registered trademark of Techstars Central, LLC. Privacy Policy. | | |
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