REDONDO BEACH, CA / ACCESSWIRE / July 20, 2105 / Slip on your goggles and watch the actual environment around you morph into a whole new world. Maybe it’s a trip to the far reaches of the Antarctic mountains where you begin a search for a missing exploration team and discover a surreal world as in Edge of Nowhere by Insomniac Games. Perhaps the goggles are the gateway to a prospective travel destination, like Marriott (NYSE: MAR) demonstrated when it partnered with Framestore to create an immersive 4-D experience that took potential vacationers to Hawaiian beaches and downtown London. These are the types of next-generation success stories hinging on the emergence of virtual reality (VR) into mainstream business and consumers to deliver countless opportunities to connect, learn, market and experience.

The Big VR Disruptors Coming to Market Soon

As noted by Oppenheimer last week, there is still some cynicism surrounding VR overcoming obstacles that have slowed promises over the past two decades about bringing truly immersive experiences to the masses. However, it is looking more and more like technology has caught up to concept, as evidenced by demos at the recent Electronic Entertainment Expo, or E3 as it’s known, swaying the skeptical opinion of Engadget Associate Editor Timothy Seppala.

The time is upon us for investors to start paying close attention to VR companies with some big brands coming to market within the next year. This includes HTC’s Vive by Valve VR headset expected to be released by the end of 2015, followed by the consumer release of Facebook’s (NASDAQ: FB) Oculus Rift and Sony’s (NYSE: SNY) Project Morpheus early in 2016. VR was a hot topic when Facebook spent $2 billion to by Oculus early in 2014, but it was moved to simmer on the back burner as the year moved on. The much awaiting launches of the Rift and Morpheus are going to turn up the heat on VR again, likely catalyzing the entire industry and Wall Street interest.

The Sweet Spot: VR Content Makers

Imagine Mattel’s (NYSE: MAT) ViewMaster without any slides; it’s basically worthless. The devices of HTC, Facebook and Sony are the ViewMaster of sorts and without the slides, the devices lose their purpose, putting an emphasis on VR content creation as one of the most substantial opportunities the VR space. Video games, such as the planned “Paranormal Activity VR” by Beast Media Group division VRWERX that is based on Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA) subsidiary Paramount Pictures’ hit franchise, are the most talked about media with hundreds of small developers to make the next blockbuster, but that is only a small piece in the evolution of VR.

Video camera maker GoPro (NASDAQ: GPRO), who just got an upgrade from Barclays to “overweight,” is moving into VR, acquiring French software company Kolor in April. Shortly after, GoPro unveiled a new mount that can hold six cameras to capture spherical content that coupled with Kolor software can be used to create videos for viewing on VR devices. Calling the new perspective an “Oh my God moment,” GoPro chief executive Nick Woodman says that his company plans to simplify the relatively complicated process of making 360-degree video.

Next Galaxy: The VR Company You Should Know About

Next Galaxy Corp. (OTC: NXGA) has put itself at the head of the class as a VR content creator, aligning itself with sports legends and industry powerhouses with its content creation abilities, platform technology and hardware. Often overlooked because of its OTC status, this upstart has developed its technology at lightening speed and forged partnerships on the strengths of its offerings that would make many larger, more recognized companies envious.

Founded by serial entrepreneur and former Boeing (NYSE: BA) deep space engineer Mary Spio, Next Galaxy has partnered with the 3D experts at EON Reality to build Ceek.com, a fully immersive Virtual Reality hub for accessing entertainment, education and branded experiences. EON, already the go-to company for 3D, has evolved as a pioneer in virtual reality with its EON Sports’ VR to train football recruits at more than 100 high schools and universities, including UCLA, Ole Miss, Syracuse and Kansas. Iconic basketball coaches also see tremendous potential for VR in their sport, as measured by Next Galaxy’s partnership with University of Kentucky coach John Calipari and Syracuse University’s Jim Boeheim.

Next Galaxy is not limited to basketball in its sports offerings, tapping into the large high school football market last month itself. In its efforts, the company inked a partnership with Great American Rivalry, a leading provider of high school sports competitions and related media, giving Next Galaxy exclusive rights to produce VR content for its Ceek platform. With this pact, NXGA and advertisers will be able to reach millions of high school football fans, as the Great American Rivalry Series enters its twelfth season featuring more than 100 games in 41 states. “This is a historic moment for Virtual Reality; as the first large-scale true virtual reality broadcast, the content will be widely distributed around the world,” commented Mary Spio in the news announcement.

With its sports footprint continuing to grow, Next Galaxy recently brought on former NCAA National Champion (at Oklahoma University) and NFL lineman (New Orleans Saints) Akim Millington as its new Director of Virtual Reality Sports & Entertainment.

It’s not just sports where Next Galaxy is making a name for itself. In May, NXGA brought on Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK) company Richline Group as a client. In the deal, Next Galaxy provided Richline a VR experience to showcase its wearable jewelry collection. This follows an agreement in March where Next Galaxy partnered with Miami Children’s Hospital to develop VR medical instructional content for patient and professional use.

This brings up the point that while most VR companies are still developmental (or even only conceptual), Next Galaxy is employing a strategy that positions the company for revenue in the near term. No details were disclosed about upfront payments with Richline or Miami Children’s Hospital, but Ms. Spio disclosed in a Wall Street Journal last month that the partnership with Miami Children’s is structured such that Next Galaxy collects a percentage of app sales. Creating cash flow while completing development and rollout of Ceek and Ceekars (NXGA’s 4D headset and controller described as “amazing” and “insane” by people at EAS) in time for the launches of headline VR headsets is key differentiator of Next Galaxy from others in the space and a testament to the leadership and business plan.

As mainstream VR draws ever closer, Next Galaxy is building a solid momentum at the right time. No other small public VR company has clients like a Berkshire Hathaway company and Miami Children’s Hospital; been featured in videos and articles on Bloomberg, Fox Business, CNBC, Forbes and the Wall Street Journal; forged partnerships with the sports icons like John Calipari and Jim Boeheim; garnered investment from Steel Partners (NYSE: SPLP); and won awards, such as a one of nine top innovators at the 2015 eMerge Americas eP2 Conference and Top 10 Startup for MobileWeek 2015, recognizing Next Galaxy’s leading-edge technology. Hardware is one thing in VR, but as GoPro has demonstrated, content and software, which should command high margins, are going to be a touching point for market penetration. Next Galaxy’s roots are growing deeper and deeper in this space, leaving the company in an optimal position going forward.

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WASHINGTON, DC / ACCESSWIRE / July 20, 2015 / HotApp International Inc. (“HotApp” or the “Company”) (OTC: HTPN) is pleased to announce that its major shareholder, Singapore eDevelopment Limited (“SeD”), has agreed to convert its total loan of $3,888,435.10 into equity for 777,687 shares of common stock in HotApp, representing a $5 per share conversion price.

Mr. Chan Heng Fai, Chief Executive Officer of HotApp, said: “The loan conversion underscores the confidence and support of our major shareholder. The Company is now debt-free and this investment improves our positioning for a potential uplisting to a national exchange and the attraction of new investors.”

Mr. Vincent Lum, Chief Technology Officer of HotApp, said: “We are pleased to have SeD’s support for HotApp’s business plan. Our team of developers remains dedicated to developing a mobile platform that attracts and engages users, thereby driving value to our shareholders.”

About HotApp

HotApp is an integrated community and e-commerce platform for people, communities and brands around the world. HotApp’s open platform connects people across HotApp communities and other external IM applications, creating an international social network with limitless opportunities for content creation and direct consumer engagement. By leveraging built-in geolocation services and targeted data analytics, HotApp offers a highly personalized experience based on each user’s unique activities, interests and needs.

HotApp’s diverse suite of mobile communication services includes audio calls, online SMS and instant messaging. HotApp seeks to enrich users’ lives by uniting global communities through shared experiences, while connecting millions of consumers to their favorite brands.

For more information, please visit: www.hotappinternational.com.

Media & Investor Contact Information

WeR1 Consultants Pte Ltd
Contact: email: ir@hotappinternational.com
Telephone: US: 202.524.6869 International: +65 6737 4844
Ian Lau, ianlau@wer1.net | Grace Yew, graceyew@wer1.net

Safe Harbor Statements

This press release includes certain “Forward-Looking Statements” within the meaning of section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements regarding potential results and future plans and objectives of HotApp International, Inc. are forward-looking statements that involve various risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations include, but are not limited to, those factors that are disclosed under the heading “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in our documents filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The contents of this press release are presented as a general overview of the company. It is intended only to contain general information regarding the company and its business and does not purport to provide complete disclosure or analysis of all matters, which may be relevant to a decision to make an investment, including all risk factors or similar considerations. Although the information is believed current as of the date herein, the information may be subject to change, amendment or supplementation, and the company does not expect, and assumes no obligation, to update or otherwise revise the information herein.

SOURCE: HotApp International Inc.

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Winners Receive a Luxury Weekend in the Hamptons, Including Helicopter Ride, Hotel Stay and More

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / July 20, 2015 / The Grade, an iPhone dating application released by Snap Interactive, Inc. (“SNAP” or the “Company”) (OTCQB: STVI), that is designed to create a high-quality dating experience by expelling “failing” users, is excited to announce the launch of a summer “VIP Experience” promotion. The promotion will award each of the male and female users who bring the most friends during the promotion period with a grade of “B” or higher to the app with an exclusive weekend trip for two to the Hamptons. The trip will include a helicopter ride from NYC to East Hampton, beachside hotel accommodations, dinner and a night out at an upscale restaurant and a limousine ride back to NYC.

SNAP’s CEO, Cliff Lerner, enthused, “The main premise of The Grade is to create a community of high quality singles, and we’ve seen The Grade’s concept resonate especially strongly with the Hamptons crowd. Offering a VIP Experience to our Hamptons audience is a natural fit. To make sure we don’t dilute our audience, we aren’t rewarding the users who can bring the most friends to the app, but rather the users who can bring the most friends with the highest grades. As a matter of fact, friends that don’t have a high grade won’t be counted at all.”

The Hamptons getaway prize will take place on the weekend of September 11-13th, 2015, beginning with a private helicopter ride for four (each winner and a friend of each winner) from Manhattan to East Hampton. Each winner will also receive a hotel room for two at a beachfront hotel for two nights, a complimentary dinner for two at an upscale restaurant and a limousine ride back to Manhattan on Sunday, September 13th. The two winners will be announced on Wednesday, September 2nd. Additional promotion details and rules can be found at: www.thegradedating.com/vip.

Mr. Lerner continued, “Essentially, we are bringing together two of the highest-quality and most popular influencers in the singles’scene. Whether or not this could turn into a love connection is unsure, but we can guarantee that they will have an exclusive VIP weekend to remember.”

Users can enter the promotion and view their rankings by downloading The Grade and going to the leaderboard entitled “Hamptons VIP Experience.” The deadline to enter the promotion is September 2nd, 2015. The Grade is currently free and available to download in the App Store on iTunes or by searching “The Grade Dating.” More information about The Grade can be found at: http://www.thegradedating.com.

PR Contact:

Sarah Meyer
Snap@SpecOpsComm.Com
212-518-7721

IR Contact Information:

IR@snap-interactive.com

About The Grade

The Grade is a female-friendly mobile dating application that holds users accountable for their behavior by using a proprietary algorithm that assigns letter grades to users ranging from “A+” to “F” based on profile quality, responsiveness, and message quality. Users with a grade of “D” or “F” receive a warning and instructions on how to improve their grade, while users who maintain an “F” grade are expelled. Expelled users have the ability to “appeal” the decision by providing compelling reasons why they should be allowed back; however, re-entry is not guaranteed. By expelling low-quality users who receive an “F” grade, The Grade aims to create a community of high-quality users who are desirable, articulate and responsive.

The core concept of The Grade, in bringing accountability to dating, was informed by market research that revealed a deep dissatisfaction amongst singles of current popular mobile dating offerings. A recurring theme, particularly from women using mobile apps, was that they were unhappy with the quantity of low-quality daters and the frequency of inappropriate, hostile, and sexually suggestive messages.

The Grade is owned by Snap Interactive – http://www.snap-interactive.com.

About Snap Interactive, Inc.

Snap Interactive, Inc. develops, owns and operates dating applications for social networking websites and mobile platforms. The Grade is a mobile dating application catering to high quality singles. SNAP’s flagship brand, AYI.com is a multi-platform online dating site with over one million monthly active users. For more information, please visit http://www.snap-interactive.com.

The contents of our websites are not part of this press release, and you should not consider the contents of these websites in making an investment decision with respect to our common stock.

Facebook is a registered trademark of Facebook Inc. Apple and iPhone are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. and App Store is a registered service mark of Apple Inc. Android is a registered trademark of Google Inc. The Grade is a trademark and AYI.com is a registered trademark of Snap Interactive, Inc.

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This press release contains “forward-looking statements.” Such statements may be preceded by the words “intends,” “may,” “will,” “plans,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “predicts,” “estimates,” “aims,” “believes,” “hopes,” “potential,” or similar words. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, are based on certain assumptions and are subject to various known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, and cannot be predicted or quantified and consequently, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, risks and uncertainties associated with general economic, industry and market sector conditions; the Company’s future growth and the ability to obtain additional financing to implement the Company’s growth strategy; the ability to increase or recognize revenue, decrease expenses and increase the number of active subscribers, matches, new subscription transactions, swipes or monthly active users; the ability to enter into new advertising agreements; the ability to diversify new user acquisition channels or improve the conversion of users to paid subscribers; the ability to anticipate and respond to changing user and industry trends and preferences; the intense competition in the online dating marketplace; the ability to release new applications or derive revenue from new applications; and circumstances that could disrupt the functioning of the Company’s applications. More detailed information about the Company and the risk factors that may affect the realization of forward-looking statements is set forth in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Investors and security holders are urged to read these documents free of charge on the SEC’s web site at http://www.sec.gov. The Company assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

SOURCE: Snap Interactive, Inc.

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TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / July 20, 2015 / AMFIL Technologies, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: AMFE), provider of custom engineering and integration of ozone based technology for the medical marijuana manufacturing industry through the GROzone line of products, today announced that it has been selected for inclusion in The Marijuana Index’s US Non-Reporting Index and Global Composite Index. (www.marijuanaindex.com)

The Marijuana Index is the leading equity tracking index featuring public companies involved in the legalized marijuana and hemp sector. The Marijuana Index provides the most robust data set in the legal marijuana industry with a perpetually expanding assemblage of information available to brokers, analysts, investors, and media.

“To my knowledge, we are the first company on the index to be an insurance policy, so to speak,” said Ambrose Fillis, President of the Grozone Project, “to ensure grow facilities that their product does not succumb to product recalls or failure due to bacteria, pests, and mold growth, which is common in these medical marijuana grow facilities.”

The company has entered into a joint venture with A.C.T.S. Inc., developer of the mPact Antimicrobial Cleaning & Treatment Systems for the food and beverage processing industry, creating a line extension specifically designed for the medical marijuana industry.

According to Fillis, the new mPact-GROzone 60 system creates a 99.9% bacteria-free end product and was successfully integrated into the Today’s Health Care facility in Colorado. On the next follow up visit to this facility, the company will be obtaining additional information on the success of the integration as well as independent lab testing on samples taken from rooms utilizing the GROzone 60 system in comparison to samples taken from outside the GROzone rooms. It appears that crystallization of the plant as well as the overall health and well-being have increased quite noticeably and therefore it is expected that dependent on the strain being grown, the THC and/or CBD percentages will have elevated levels leading to a superior product as well as greater yield and quality of extract materials.

“The recent addition of Amfil Tech to The Marijuana Index reflects the positive evolution of the public cannabis marketplace,” said David Friedman, CEO of MJIC Media. “Investors deserve unparalleled information on publicly traded cannabis stocks and we will continually strive to provide coverage of Amfil as a means of advancing the industry’s market intelligence.”

Amfil Technologies Inc. is very pleased to be given the opportunity to be tracked and monitored by the index as one of the leading public companies in the legal marijuana industry. Current and future shareholders, investors, customers, the public and industry as a whole through the increased visibility and exposure, will now be better able to follow our corporate story and activity within the sector as we establish and grow our presence.

About The MJIC Marijuana Index

The MJIC Marijuana Index is the first and only Marijuana Sector Benchmark Index Series, measuring the combined performance of globally listed marijuana stocks. The Index series is calculated by using (Equal-Weight), providing a fair and balanced benchmark calculation methodology, for diverse stocks covered. The index provides existing and prospective investors with a targeted and centralized view of these pioneering securities which are positioned within a multi-billion dollar growth industry. Information and articles are shared from around the web on the business of marijuana as it unfolds throughout the United States and the world. The mission of The Marijuana Index is to become the centralized hub of communication between marijuana, cannabis, and hemp companies and the investment marketplace following the industry.

The Marijuana Index is the leading benchmark for tracking U.S. listed marijuana stocks as the first marijuana equity index of its kind.

About Amfil Technologies, Inc.

Amfil Technologies Inc. operates both the Interloc-Kings Inc. subsidiary as well as the GROzone Project. GROzone was jointly developed between Amfil Tech and A.C.T.S. Inc. as an extension of the existing mPACT ozone technology being utilized in the food and beverage industry and integrated by A.C.T.S. into companies such as Pepsi, Nestle, Sysco, Sun Pacific and many others. GROzone is a triple-function sanitization unit capable of naturally eliminating 99.9% of airborne pathogens and the typically problematic pests that wreak havoc for cultivators (like aphids, whiteflies and spider mites), as well as bacteria, fungus, microbes and mold on surfaces, all without chemicals. The unit can also constantly regulate a given facility’s water supply, oxygenating the water and maintaining a consistent PPM infusion of ozone that prevents the formation of algae, bacteria or mold (allowing for comprehensive water recycling), simultaneously removing the need to use dangerous, often carcinogenic products to treat the water, as is common throughout the industry today. This environmentally-friendly solution also eliminates odors, while slightly reducing the air temperature, lowering energy consumption by the HEPA filtration and HVAC systems. There is even compelling research indicating that elevated levels of ozone and CO2 can produce yields having as much as 53% more total biomass in certain plant types, with similar results for seed production. More information of the grozone line of products can be found on the www.grozone.biz website.

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This news release contains statements that involve expectations, plans or intentions (such as those relating to future business or financial results, new features or services, or management strategies) and other factors discussed from time to time in the Company’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings. These statements are forward-looking and are subject to risks and uncertainties, so actual results may vary materially. You can identify these forward-looking statements by words such as “may,” “should,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan” and other similar expressions. Our actual results, such as the Company’s ability to finance, complete and consolidate acquisition of IP, assets and operating companies, could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors not within the control of the company such as a result of various factors, including future economic, competitive, regulatory, and market conditions. The company cautions readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. The company disclaims any obligation subsequently to revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.

CONTACT:

Roger Mortimer, President
Amfil Technologies Inc.
Telephone: (647) 880-5887
Email: rmortimer@amfiltech.com

SOURCE: Amfil Technologies Inc.

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REDONDO BEACH, CA / ACCESSWIRE / July 20, 2105 / Alexander Fleming accidentally discovered Penicillin in 1928 after observing a halo of inhibited bacterial growth around mold that formed on a petri dish that was serendipitously left open. By the 1940’s, Merck & Co. (NYSE: MRK) began mass production of the antibiotic and undoubtedly saved millions of lives. More than 100 new compounds were discovered since then and have been used to treat everything from ear infections to hospital-acquired infections like MRSA.

Unfortunately, the misuse and overprescribing of antibiotics has led to bacteria becoming increasingly resistant to modern medicine. These so-called “superbugs” are threatening to bring back diseases that have been well-controlled for decades, such as multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis. Compounding this problem, there has been no new class of antibiotics discovered since 1987, which leaves fewer options for doctors and patients.

In a recent interview on MSNBC, Dr. Amar Safdar of NYU Langone Medical Center said that much of the antibiotic resistance is tied to livestock waste and that it will add $35 billion annually in health care costs.

In this article, we’ll take a look at a two-part solution to the problem, including a look at the possible source of many antibiotic resistant strains of bacteria and a new approach to identifying antibiotics in soil using technology.

Livestock & MRSA Connection

Most people associate antibiotic resistance with the misuse of antibiotics by humans, including cases where patients don’t take the full dosage and/or doctors overprescribe the drugs. While these are certainly contributing factors, there’s another large potential source of antibiotic resistance that’s often neglected or forgotten – the livestock industry. The widespread non-therapeutic use of antibiotics to encourage growth and improve production in farm animals is fueling the proliferation of MRSA and other superbugs.

According to a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine, people living near pig farms or agricultural fields fertilized with pig manure are more likely to harbor antibiotic resistant MRSA bacteria. The study examined incidents of infection in Pennsylvania taken from public health records, where manure from pig farms is often spread on crop fields to comply with state regulations for manure disposal (a problem of its own). A similar study in Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology found that a patient’s likelihood of carrying MRSA was 2.76 times higher if they lived within one mile of a farm housing 2,500 or more pigs.

Researchers are now studying the even more troubling possibility that these antibiotic resistant strains of bacteria contained in the pig manure used as fertilizer are finding their way onto and even into vegetables and other farm products that are distributed to the general population. Besides surface contamination, radishes and other vegetables have veins – just like humans – that may be capable of taking up bacteria and transferring it to humans, especially if they are eaten raw and unwashed by consumers. These researchers suggest it may be possible that the long-term consumption of these vegetables has contributed to human antibiotic resistance over time, even if the symptoms aren’t immediately seen in patients.

Bion’s Unique Solution

Bion Environmental Technologies Inc. (OTCQB: BNET) has developed a patented technology platform that provides comprehensive and cost-effective treatment of livestock waste and recovers valuable assets from the waste stream, including renewable energy, nutrients, and clean water. In addition, the technology delivers a compelling cost savings and improved efficiencies for both water treatment and livestock production.

While SECFilings has already covered the company’s approach to eliminating “dead zones” and other problems arising from contamination of water by livestock waste, the same technology could help prevent the problems associated with antibiotic resistance. First, by improving the conditions in the barn so that the air is cleaner making, non-therapeutic antibiotics unnecessary; but more importantly, Bion’s processes treat the waste in a way that destroys the pathogens that it contains.

Bion’s technology uses mechanical and biological processes to convert livestock waste into cellulosic solids that can be used for energy production, stable nutrients used for organic fertilizer or soil amendments, and clean water that can be used for irrigation, re-use, or groundwater recharge. During this process, the system also provides pathogen reduction of three to nine orders of magnitude (three to nine log kill or 99.9 to 99.9999999 percent), depending on the level of nutrient treatment employed at a particular site.

More Potential Solutions

Several companies are seeking new ways to identify novel antibiotics that can be used to replace the many aging varieties that are no longer effective. About a year ago, researchers from Northeastern University discovered a way to use an electronic chip to grow microbes in soil and then isolate their antibiotic chemical compounds. These efforts yielded Teixobactin – the first new generation of antibiotics in nearly three decades.

Companies like Accelerate Diagnostics Inc. (NASDAQ: AXDX) are helping on the other end of the spectrum by rapidly diagnosing serious infections in order to reduce the failure rate of initial antibiotic drug therapy by shortening lab turnaround time. Others like Cempra Inc. (NASDAQ: CEMP) and Paratek Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: PRTK) are advancing their own antibiotic and antibiotic-like compounds designed to help resolve the issues.

Conclusion

Antibiotic resistance poses a growing problem to the world’s health, threatening to bring back diseases that have been well-controlled for decades. While the situation may look dire, many companies are developing novel approaches to treating the problem. The most interesting is perhaps the livestock story, where Bion Environmental’s innovative technology could be used to reduce the many impacts of manure’s use on crops and ultimately help curb a massive contributor to antibiotic resistance at its source.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.biontech.com.

About Emerging Growth LLC

EGC is a marketing and consulting firm that specializes in creating ongoing communications strategies for public and private companies.

Legal Disclaimer:

Except for the historical information presented herein, matters discussed in this release contain forward-looking statements that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such statements. Emerging Growth LLC is not registered with any financial or securities regulatory authority, and does not provide nor claims to provide investment advice or recommendations to readers of this release. Emerging Growth LLC may from time to time have a position in the securities mentioned herein and may increase or decrease such positions without notice. For making specific investment decisions, readers should seek their own advice. Emerging Growth LLC may be compensated for its services in the form of cash-based compensation or equity securities in the companies it writes about, or a combination of the two. For full disclosure please visit: http://secfilings.com/Disclaimer.aspx.

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