Seattle-based protein design firm Monod Bio has entered a non-exclusive licensing agreement with SignalChem Biotech, a subsidiary of Sino Biological. The deal grants SignalChem access to proprietary luciferase technology and synthetic binding proteins, aiming to accelerate the development of custom discovery assays for global research customers.
Four attorneys from the Northridge-based firm Kantor & Kantor, LLP have secured spots in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, a peer-reviewed guide that recognizes legal excellence. The selections highlight the firm's specialized focus on representing policyholders in complex disputes against insurance companies and plan administrators.
More than half of gig workers now rely on flexible platforms as their primary source of household income, according to a new index from Branch and Stripe. The findings suggest a fundamental transition where independent labor functions less as a temporary stopgap and more as a long-term career path.
As quantum computing and AI-driven attacks threaten to overwhelm traditional security, Marina del Rey-based CypherGenics has debuted FASTKAT. The platform aims to secure digital ecosystems by providing quantum-ready identity, authentication, and encryption, moving away from the performance bottlenecks inherent in standard Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) models.
By integrating laboratory-grade spectroscopy into its digital ecosystem, CropX Technologies aims to close the loop between field recommendations and final harvest results. The acquisition of SCIO, a specialist in portable near-infrared sensing, marks the eighth expansion for the Tel Aviv-based firm since 2020, signaling a shift toward data-driven outcomes.
John M. Raines, a veteran of The Climate Corporation and TELUS Digital Agriculture, has joined the board of Iowa-based Sabanto. The appointment follows an oversubscribed Series B funding round that positions the company to scale its autonomous retrofit technology for farmers struggling with labor shortages and rising production costs.
Stamford-based Harvest Hill Beverage Company is turning the beverage aisle into a guessing game this fall with the release of SpookyD. The limited-edition drink features Halloween-themed packaging and a secret flavor profile, inviting consumers to identify the taste while participating in seasonal festivities across the country.
Being the backup friend or the one pushed off the sidewalk remains a quiet source of social anxiety for many. Author and mental health coach Tayler Meade explores this phenomenon in her new book, blending biblical wisdom with psychological insights to help readers navigate the pain of being overlooked.
Eighty-six percent of U.S. hiring managers state that a candidate’s personality can compensate for a lack of technical skills, according to a recent survey from Express Employment Professionals and The Harris Poll. This shift highlights how soft skills have become the primary currency for career advancement and long-term professional success.
A 103% revenue surge to $2.63 million in the second quarter of 2026 highlights the rapid scaling of Reklaim Ltd. The Toronto-based data platform, which allows consumers to monetize their personal information, transitioned from a net loss in 2025 to a profit of $723,000, signaling strong market demand for compliant data.
Ten years after its inception, the Philanthropy for Better Cities forum returns to the West Kowloon Cultural District on September 7 and 8. The event, themed "Leaping for Impact," gathers over 2,000 delegates to examine how the discipline and resilience of elite athletes can catalyze tangible social progress.
Nevada Organic Phosphate has confirmed a significant extension of its phosphate mineralization at the Murdock Mountain project after assay results from drill hole MM26-10 returned 10.89% P2O5 over a 3.60-metre interval. This 1.5-kilometre step-out confirms the continuity of the Upper Phosphate Zone across a three-kilometre strike.
As wind generation becomes a dominant variable in global energy grids, CME Group is moving to stabilize the market. The exchange announced plans to launch financially-settled wind power futures and options in the fourth quarter of 2026, providing a standardized hedging tool for utilities and traders facing weather-driven production fluctuations.
Los Angeles-based AdTech firm Sabio Holdings is partnering with enterprise AI specialist Gentoro to integrate autonomous agents into its digital advertising infrastructure. The collaboration aims to shift Sabio’s existing AI capabilities from data analysis toward automated campaign management and a new natural language user interface.
VersaBank will disclose its financial performance for the third quarter of 2026 on Thursday, September 3, 2026. The bank intends to release its earnings statement at 7:00 a.m. ET, followed by a live conference call and webcast at 9:00 a.m. ET to review the results with stakeholders.
In a showcase of progress toward a sustainable energy future, the American Solar Energy Society has unveiled its 2026 award recipients and new cohort of Fellows. These leaders, spanning fields from academic research to community advocacy, will be honored during the organization’s 55th national conference in Austin, Texas, this October.
Dublin-based Jazz Pharmaceuticals plans to raise $1 billion through a private offering of exchangeable senior notes due in 2032. The biopharmaceutical company intends to use the capital for general corporate purposes while simultaneously launching a concurrent share repurchase program worth up to $225 million.
Wayfair plans to open an 85,000-square-foot store in Altamonte Springs, Florida, by 2028. This move marks the company’s tenth physical location, signaling a strategic shift toward an omnichannel model that blends digital convenience with in-person design services and immediate product availability for the Central Florida market.
The first patient has been successfully treated in a Phase 1 clinical trial for KMCAR™ T-cell therapy, a new approach to multiple myeloma. Conducted at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Sydney, the study aims to neutralize cancer cells while preserving the patient’s healthy immune system.
Intended parents facing the volatile costs of surrogacy now have a new option: Irvine-based Giving Tree Surrogacy has launched the Family Forward Guarantee™, a $180,000 fixed-price program that includes a three-to-six-month matching timeline and a contractual refund of agency fees if a live birth is not achieved.
A trophy is easy to see, but development is invisible. In the competitive youth sports landscape, parents and coaches often mistake early success for long-term potential, ignoring the reality that physical maturity or specialized skills at a young age do not guarantee future dominance once the playing field levels out.
Vivace Therapeutics is pivoting toward late-stage development for its lead oncology candidate, VT3989, announcing a revamped leadership team as it prepares for a pivotal Phase 3 registrational trial in mesothelioma patients. The company aims to move beyond its early-stage roots by leveraging the FDA’s recent clearance to advance the drug.
One in 10 people will develop kidney stones in their lifetime, but new research suggests the condition may not be purely chemical. A study funded by the National Institutes of Health indicates that bacteria and their protective biofilms may serve as a structural foundation for stones, even in patients without infections.
Calgary-based Enbridge Inc. has agreed to purchase the crude oil gathering assets of Salt Creek Midstream for $600 million, a move designed to link Permian Basin production directly to the company’s massive export terminal in Ingleside, Texas.
A randomized controlled trial published in the Journal of Human Hypertension suggests that regular intake of soursop fruit may significantly reduce blood pressure and serum uric acid levels. The study, involving 143 participants, provides rare human clinical data on a tropical fruit long prized in traditional medicine for its nutritional profile.
Enbridge Inc. has agreed to acquire Salt Creek Midstream’s crude oil gathering assets for $600 million, a move designed to link Permian Basin production directly to the company’s export infrastructure. The deal secures 500 miles of pipeline in the Delaware Basin, deepening the firm’s control over regional oil flows.
Executives from Bridgewater-based biopharmaceutical firm Insmed Incorporated are set to outline their clinical pipeline and commercial growth strategies during two major industry gatherings in New York City next month. These appearances mark the company's latest effort to engage with the financial community regarding its ongoing rare disease research initiatives.
Nearly 60% of Americans report they are not financially prepared for an unexpected health event, prompting Cigna Healthcare to launch a new system that bridges the gap between medical coverage and supplemental cash benefits to help employees manage rising out-of-pocket costs.
The J.M. Smucker Co. reported a significant uptick in fiscal 2027 first-quarter performance, with adjusted earnings per share jumping 71 percent to $3.24. This growth, bolstered by $115 million in tariff refunds, prompted the Orrville-based food giant to raise its full-year financial guidance across key profitability metrics.
The Singapore International Commercial Court has rejected all challenges filed by Tata Power, effectively mandating the immediate payment of over $640 million to Kleros Capital Partners. This ruling cements a long-standing legal dispute over the misuse of confidential information and the deliberate circumvention of a major investment partnership.
