Life Sciences

The test reports on the G84E mutation in the HOXB13 gene, which studies have shown increase a person’s risk of developing prostate cancer.

Also: Medicare Advantage insurer Zing Health partners with Papa. Verily and biopharma-company Sosei Heptares announce a research collaboration. Pharma-focused accelerator PharmStars’ next cohort will focus on neurological diseases.

Also: Ghanian startup mPharma raises $35 million, and child RPM maker Kiddo scoops up $16 million.

The jury found Holmes, 37, guilty of three counts of wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud by lying to investors.

Also, Iktos and the University of Dundee partner to design drugs for tropical diseases.

Pharma companies continue to team up with startups and invest in AI for drug discovery. 

The acquisition agreements come about a week after the digital pharmacy finalized its purchase of another specialty pharmacy, Infusicare Canada, Inc.

Also: Well Dot scoops up $70 million, and dental startup Overjet brings in $42.5 million.

Alexa made moves into health systems and elder care, a new Halo wearable was released and the Amazon Care virtual care service began its expansion this year.

The 10-week program was focused on clinical trial innovation.