Breakout Labs backs antibacterials, genomics and biosensor tattoos
From California to Boston to NYC, four more life science startups have been accepted into the Thiel Foundation's Breakout Labs, a philanthropic incubator for seed-stage companies.
One test to screen them all: Entopsis using AI to build low-cost diagnostic for multiple diseases
With the majority of diagnostics out there, you need to know what you’re testing for: A strep throat screener won’t tell you that you have breast cancer. However, that’s how many asymptomatic, but dangerous, diseases fly under the radar – even when a seemingly healthy patient’s getting routine care. Miami startup Entopsis is building a diagnostic that could screen for multiple […]
With the Rise of AI, What IP Disputes in Healthcare Are Likely to Emerge?
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
Peter Thiel’s ‘futuristic’ Breakout Labs funds three new life sciences startups
The Peter Thiel-backed Breakout Labs just funded three new life sciences startups: Neumitra, E3X Bio and Ion Dx – with platforms in the wearables, diagnostics and high-throughput screening spaces. They’re all prototypical Breakout Labs companies – super early stage, but showcasing an ambition and vision that shies away from playing it safe. “We’re after companies that have deep, […]