Biotech news, week of August 3, 2026

Machine summary Phil and Deb Jobson of Woomelang have spent 15 years developing an anti-snoring device that began as a shed-made prototype, according to Wimmera Mallee News. The couple presented early prototypes to the Royal Melbourne Hospital, and Mr Jobson reported receiving positive feedback, though formal trials required prior testing elsewhere. The current version is worn around the ears with interchangeable ear pieces and a small battery.

1. Phil Jobson's initial prototype modified a swimmer's nose clip with a small microphone, connected to a spy unit and earphones.

Reported by mailtimes.com.au and warrackherald.com.au.

• Woomelang
• Anti-snoring device (unnamed)
• Royal Melbourne Hospital

Reports ran between 22:30 and 23:45 UTC on Aug 3.

The outlets that reported this event are listed with links to their reports; no summary of ours passed our automated checks for it, which says nothing about the event (how they work).

Reported by theusnews.com (Big News Network), memphissun.com (Big News Network) and albuquerqueexpress.com (Big News Network).

• ClearPoint Neuro

Machine summary bostonstar.com reported that Genflow Biosciences PLC announced a patent update.

Reported by bostonstar.com (Big News Network) and dallassun.com (Big News Network).

• Genflow Biosciences Plc

Machine summary NBC Philadelphia and NBC Washington report that Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos are launching an effort to save threatened species. The Manila Times reports they are leading a $200 million project to save 100 of the world's most threatened species. Breitbart reports the project addresses 100 species at risk from climate change.

1. Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos launched an effort to save threatened species, according to NBC4 Washington.
2. NBC10 Philadelphia also reported the launch of the effort to save threatened species.

Reported by manilatimes.net, nbcwashington.com, breitbart.com and nbcphiladelphia.com.

• Jeff Bezos

Machine summary Biotech beauty uses fermentation and living microorganisms to create products.

1. Biotech beauty uses living microorganisms such as yeast and bacteria in fermentation to create formulas.
2. Cosmetic chemist Ginger King notes that biotech processes yield more consistent quality than natural ingredients, which can vary batch to batch.

Reported by CNN and Abc 17 News.

• Biotech beauty

Machine summary Universal Display Corporation reported second-quarter revenue of $152 million, compared with $172 million in the prior-year period, according to an earnings call transcript.

Reported by fool.com.

• Universal Display Corporation

Machine summary Albany International reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $329.5 million, up 5.8% year over year, driven by higher activity in its Engineered Composites segment. The company said adjusted EBITDA stood at $57.8 million, and that adjusted EPS beat its forecast range, despite consolidated revenue landing modestly below expectations.

1. According to the earnings call transcript, revenue reached $329.5 million, up 5.8% from a year earlier, with gains tied to increased activity in the Engineered Composites segment.
2. Adjusted EBITDA was $57.8 million, reflecting a 17.6% margin and a year-over-year improvement from $51.9 million, the transcript stated.
3. The transcript said Engineered Composites revenue hit $150.8 million, a segment quarterly record, with 16% growth fueled by LEAP and Boeing program ramps.
4. According to the transcript, adjusted EPS came in above the company's forecast range, even as consolidated revenue was modestly below expectations.
5. Q3 revenue guidance was projected to be between $320 million and $330 million, and Q3 adjusted EPS guidance was forecast in the range of $0.60 to $0.70, the transcript stated.

Reported by Motley Fool and fool.com.

• Boeing
• LEAP
• Albany International

Reports ran between 02:45 and 20:00 UTC on Aug 6.

The outlets that reported this event are listed with links to their reports; no summary of ours passed our automated checks for it, which says nothing about the event (how they work).

Reported by pr-inside.com, finanznachrichten.de, wgcu.org, livescience.com, wknofm.org, kawc.org and MedPage Today.

• Moderna
• mFLUSIVA

Reports ran between 12:15 and 16:30 UTC on Aug 8.

The outlets that reported this event are listed with links to their reports; no summary of ours passed our automated checks for it, which says nothing about the event (how they work).

Reported by Aninews and bignewsnetwork.com (Big News Network).

• PharmaTrac

Machine summary Pet Circle Animal Center plans to lead distribution with the Animal Birth Control Clinic. The reports say the shipment follows concerns over the New World Screwworm.

1. Pet Circle Animal Center plans to spearhead distribution by teaming up with the Animal Birth Control Clinic, the reports say.
2. The reports say McLennan County has yet to report a positive case, and that Pet Circle is placing incoming animals on NexGard and instituting physical screenings.

Reported by koolfmabilene.com and myb106.com.

• New World Screwworm
• Animal Birth Control Clinic
• Pet Circle Animal Center
• NexGard

Machine summary The consignment was presented on Friday at the Benue State Ministry of Health and Human Services headquarters in Makurdi, according to the reports.

Reported by dailytrust.com and tribuneonlineng.com.

• Benue State Ministry of Health and Human Services