NIH Drops Mystery Health Tech for Inventors to Snag
Published Date: 8/27/2025
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The U.S. government, along with Florida International University and University of South Florida, is offering cool new inventions called RFXP1 agonists for licensing and teamwork. If you’re a company or researcher ready to bring these discoveries to life, now’s your chance to jump in and make a difference. This is a great opportunity to turn smart science into real products, with no time to waste!
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