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Biotech: five tricolor nuggets in the face of Covid-19

2020-10-12T10:06:57.535Z


In the shadow of the giants, smaller players are preparing their response to the coronavirus. Focus on five promising young French shoots.


● Its fire-fighting robot had taken part in the fight against the fire at Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral.

The start-up Shark Robotics developed in April a decontamination robot that sprays disinfectant liquid and kills pathogenic microorganisms in suspension in hospitals and public places.

Remotely controlled, the machine can clean an area of ​​20,000 m2 in three hours.

The start-up created in 2016 has just signed a partnership with Boston Dynamics, a former subsidiary of Google, the American leader in military robotics.

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● The start-up Loop Dee Science has developed a Covid-19 screening kit that provides a result in less than 40 minutes.

The company located in Caen, approached by several large groups, has moved into new premises to meet demand.

Supported by the General Directorate of Armaments, it has just invested in an industrial freeze-dryer and production machines.

Signia Therapeutics distinguished itself by its speed by validating a drug candidate against Covid-19 only three weeks after receiving samples of the virus

● Abivax launched an advanced trial in May for its treatment

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Source: lefigaro

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