Discovery

Numab Therapeutics and Ono Pharmaceutical Announce an Option and Collaboration Agreement to Develop Multi-specific Antibody NM49 for Treatment of Cancer

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Therapy, Neoplasm, Senior, Cancer, Discovery, Co-promotion, Patient, CMC, Partnership, Pharmaceutical industry

HORGEN, Switzerland, Feb. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Numab Therapeutics AG (“Numab”) and Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (“Ono”) today announced a global research, development and commercialization collaboration for NM49, a multi-specific antibody designed to activate tumor associated macrophage phagocytosis for the treatment of cancers and identified through Numab’s proprietary discovery and engineering technology platform.

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  • HORGEN, Switzerland, Feb. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Numab Therapeutics AG (“Numab”) and Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (“Ono”) today announced a global research, development and commercialization collaboration for NM49, a multi-specific antibody designed to activate tumor associated macrophage phagocytosis for the treatment of cancers and identified through Numab’s proprietary discovery and engineering technology platform.
  • Under the terms of the agreement, Ono has obtained an option to in-license NM49 from Numab for global development and commercialization, with Numab retaining an option to co-develop and commercialize in the United States.
  • “This important partnership marks our third collaboration with Ono and the first one where Numab has the option to co-develop and commercialize in the United States.
  • We are thrilled to continue working with Ono on developing new high impact multi-specific therapeutics for cancer patients,” said David Urech, Ph.D., Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Numab Therapeutics.

Algolia Turbocharges Al-Futtaim Group’s Search Performance and Consumer Experience

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Online Retail, Retail, Technology, Software, Artificial Intelligence, Internet, Carriers and Services, Algorithm, API, Market, Discovery, Health, Al-Futtaim Group, Partnership, Online shopping

The partnership aims to enhance search performance and elevate consumer experience across Al-Futtaim’s extensive commercial websites.

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  • The partnership aims to enhance search performance and elevate consumer experience across Al-Futtaim’s extensive commercial websites.
  • After seamlessly integrating several powerful search features of Algolia’s AI Search platform, including Dynamic Re-Ranking, AI Synonyms and Query Categorization, the partnership quickly yielded transformative improvements in Al-Futtaim’s website performance.
  • Ankita Singh, Conversion Rate Optimization Manager (responsible for enhancing conversion rates through UI/UX optimization across Al-Futtaim Group websites), noted: “We witnessed dramatic improvements across critical performance metrics.
  • After implementing Algolia’s AI search platform, search-driven orders surged 200% and revenue increased 220%.

Shattuck Labs Enters into Strategic Collaboration and License Agreement with Ono Pharmaceutical to Generate Bifunctional Fusion Proteins for the Treatment of Autoimmune and Inflammatory Diseases

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Senior, Autoimmune disease, Ono Pharmaceutical, Discovery, Inflammation, Protein engineering, Patient, Autoimmunity, Research, Cancer, Pharmaceutical industry

Shattuck will lead discovery research of certain prespecified compounds directed toward a pair of targets selected by Ono from Shattuck’s pipeline of bifunctional fusion proteins, and Ono will cover all of Shattuck’s associated research and development expenses.

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  • Shattuck will lead discovery research of certain prespecified compounds directed toward a pair of targets selected by Ono from Shattuck’s pipeline of bifunctional fusion proteins, and Ono will cover all of Shattuck’s associated research and development expenses.
  • Shattuck granted to Ono an exclusive option to develop and commercialize multiple products resulting from the collaboration agreement.
  • “We have prioritized autoimmune and inflammatory diseases for a select group of preclinical pipeline candidates as we continue to expand into areas of high unmet need.
  • “We hope to add bifunctional fusion proteins discovered and developed by Shattuck into our portfolio to bring innovative drugs for patients suffering from autoimmune and inflammatory diseases as soon as possible.”

Cunard Announces Royal Canadian Geographical Society Speaker Line-up for 2024 Alaska Season

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Monday, February 12, 2024
Soyuz, Astronaut, Eurosport 1, RCGS, Guinness World Records, Travel, NASA, Kenton Cool, MBE, Culture, Beauty, Weather, Nature, Discovery, Business development, Wilderness, Elephant, Royal Canadian Geographical Society, Royal, World Elephant Day, The Weather Network, Ice Road Truckers, Space Shuttle, OneSource, Exploration, Book, Russell Potter, Partnership, Tourism

VALENCIA, Calif., Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cunard is proud to continue their partnership with the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and announces an extensive speaker line-up for the Alaska 2024 season, showcasing an RCGS speaker on every Alaska voyage starting June 21.

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  • VALENCIA, Calif., Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cunard is proud to continue their partnership with the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and announces an extensive speaker line-up for the Alaska 2024 season, showcasing an RCGS speaker on every Alaska voyage starting June 21.
  • Experts from the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, one of Canada's largest non-profit geographical and educational organizations, will be featured on 2024 voyages from June to September.
  • RCGS speakers include celebrated and accomplished explorers, naturalists, geographical experts, astronauts, and indigenous advocates who will custom-curate exclusive programming for Cunard guests.
  • For Travel Advisors interested in further information, please contact your Business Development Manager, visit OneSource Cruises.com or call Cunard at 1-800-528-6273.

Verisk Launches Generative AI Tool to Support Faster Insurance Claim Processing

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
Growth, Navigator, FMS, AI, Artificial intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Privacy, API, VRSK, Discovery, AWS, Insurance, Injury, Workforce, Medical device

The new generative AI auto-summary feature is designed to further simplify and accelerate the claims settlement process, allowing claims professionals to achieve efficient and accurate resolutions faster than ever before.

Key Points: 
  • The new generative AI auto-summary feature is designed to further simplify and accelerate the claims settlement process, allowing claims professionals to achieve efficient and accurate resolutions faster than ever before.
  • "In an era of a shrinking skilled workforce and rising costs in claims handling, generative AI isn't a luxury, it's a lifeline,” said Maroun Mourad, president, Verisk Claims Solutions.
  • Verisk is at the forefront of leveraging leading and emerging technologies, such as generative AI, in the insurance industry to enhance its clients’ operational efficiency, productivity and profitability.
  • The company’s generative AI-powered solutions and applications remain rooted in its commitment to the ethical and responsible use of AI.

Ansys 2024 R1 Reimagines the User Experience while Expanding Multiphysics Superiority Boosted by AI

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Dark, Eye, Electronics, Workflow, Light-on-dark color scheme, Language, AI, Noise, Transport, Safety, NVH, HPC, UI, CFD, Silicon, ANSYS, Vibration, Acoustics, UX, Discovery, Engineering, Video game

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The latest release from Ansys (NASDAQ: ANSS), 2024 R1, introduces an elevated user experience designed to increase digital engineering productivity with AI. Combined with an open architecture, 2024 R1 streamlines engineering workflows, facilitates stronger collaboration, fosters real-time interactions, and elevates project outcomes.

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  • Ansys 2024 R1 improves accessibility and the user experience with new, customizable interfaces.
  • New AI-enabled products launching with 2024 R1 also include Ansys AI+™ add-ons that augment simulation with a rich set of multiphysics capabilities using AI.
  • Ansys optiSLang AI+™, Granta MI AI+™, and CFD AI+™ solutions are now available, enabling users to enhance the core functionality of Ansys software.
  • A single simulation platform and workflow for Ansys Icepak™ , Ansys Mechanical™ , Ansys HFSS™ , Ansys RaptorX™ and Ansys Q3D Extractor™ solver engines optimize multiphysics-based electromagnetic simulation workflows.

Abcourt Announces its First Drilling Results at the Sleeping Giant Mine and Presents a Corporate Update

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Vein, Silver, 3D, MRE, Regulation, Section, Geo, Eagles–Giants rivalry, Mining, Gold, Sleeping Giant, Acquisition, Letter, Discovery, PEA, Person

Mohamed Haithem Bennia, Chief Geologist of the Sleeping Giant Mine comments: “The objective of this drilling campaign at Sleeping Giant is to optimize the mining plan for the first production stopes.

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  • Mohamed Haithem Bennia, Chief Geologist of the Sleeping Giant Mine comments: “The objective of this drilling campaign at Sleeping Giant is to optimize the mining plan for the first production stopes.
  • When these repairs are completed, Abcourt will be able to begin the cyanidation process to extract gold and silver from the circuit.
  • Finally, Abcourt is organizing a virtual meeting on February 1, 2024 to provide an update on its operational and corporate activities.
  • Mr. Mohamed Haithem Bennia, geo, chief geologist of the Sleeping Giant mine, wrote, collected, verified and approved the technical information contained in this press release.

ATHA Energy Discovers High-Priority Electromagnetic Target Coincident With 11.3% U308 Boulder Sample

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Athabasca Basin, Centennial, OTCQB, FRA, Corporation, News, Beaverlodge, Mag, ENE, SASK, Basement, Xcite, Uranium, EM, GMZ, El Dorado, Acquisition, MMT, Discovery, National instrument, Uranium mining

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ATHA Energy Corp. (CSE: SASK) (FRA: X5U) (OTCQB: SASKF) (“ATHA” or the “Company”), holder of the largest uranium exploration portfolio in two of the highest-grade uranium districts in the world, is pleased to announce results from its large-scale electromagnetic (“EM”) surveys at its 100%-owned North Beacon Project and North Crest Project (together, the “Projects”). The Projects are located in Saskatchewan’s Athabasca Basin, within the Company’s North Rim Exploration District (the “North Rim Exploration District”).

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  • The survey results indicate that both Projects are prospective for hosting Unconformity and Basement styles of uranium mineralization.
  • The Projects are located in Saskatchewan’s Athabasca Basin, within the Company’s North Rim Exploration District (the “North Rim Exploration District”).
  • Historic showings in the area have identified anomalous surface geochemistry coincident with the magnetic lows and conductive highs in the ZTEM.
  • The ATHA transactions with Latitude and 92E are expected to respectively close in Q1 2024 and Q2 2024.

Algolia Named a BigCommerce Preferred Technology Partner

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Online Retail, Retail, Apps, Applications, Technology, Software, Electronic Commerce, Artificial Intelligence, Partnership, ChatGPT, Ben & Jerry's, House, B2B, BigCommerce, LLM, API, Architecture, Software as a service, Discovery, B2C, BIGC, Online shopping

Algolia , the world's only end-to-end AI Search and Discovery platform, today announced it has been named a BigCommerce Preferred Technology Partner ensuring BigCommerce’s thousands of customers can easily leverage Algolia's API-first digital commerce search capabilities.

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  • Algolia , the world's only end-to-end AI Search and Discovery platform, today announced it has been named a BigCommerce Preferred Technology Partner ensuring BigCommerce’s thousands of customers can easily leverage Algolia's API-first digital commerce search capabilities.
  • BigCommerce customers can seamlessly access and integrate Algolia through the BigCommerce App Marketplace .
  • Piyush Patel, Chief Strategy Officer, Algolia added: “It is great to see FKA Brands taking advantage of the Algolia and BigCommerce partnership.
  • BigCommerce Preferred Technology Partners are selected for offering best-in-class technologies, value and superior customer service.

Company continues nationwide total opening solutions expansion

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
Platinum Equity, Acquisition, Littlejohn & Co., Discovery, Education, Platinum

The company serves the biotech, higher education, hospitality, healthcare and retail markets on the west coast.

Key Points: 
  • The company serves the biotech, higher education, hospitality, healthcare and retail markets on the west coast.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Discovery Door to the Cook & Boardman family of companies," said David Eisner, Chief Executive Officer of C&B.
  • "Discovery has earned customers' respect and loyalty by providing quality products and best-in-class installation services," noted company founder, Kevin Wilsey.
  • The company will continue to operate under the Discovery name and customer contacts will remain unchanged as a result of the acquisition.