Newcastle University spinout Orla Protein Technologies's collaboration with Japan Radio Co raises more investment to carry on developing its infectious sample detector.
OJ Bio, a UK-based company created through a joint venture that included Newcastle University spinout Orla Protein Technologies, has raised an undisclosed amount from Japan-based Japan Radio Co.
OJ Bio aims to make the detection of infectious diseases in samples easier and quicker. It has completed the creation of a development prototype for its biochip technology that displays the results on a computer or app.
The funding from Japan Radio Co will allow OJ Bio to expand its production and…