DROLET STOCK NOTE: LEANLIFE HEALTH TO DISTRIBUTE BOXING LEGEND MIKE TYSON IRON ENERGY DRINK IN NORTH AMERICA - INVESTORINTEL
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Drolet Stock Note: LeanLife Health to Distribute Boxing Legend Mike Tyson Iron Energy Drink in North America Mario Drolet, President of MI3 Communications Financières Inc. (MI3), released his Stock Notes on LeanLife Health Inc. (CSE: LLP) for exclusive distribution on InvestorIntel. Highlights include: LeanLife Health’s products are long-term, shelf-stable extractions from flax seed, a plentiful plant-based source of Omega-3, that give them a significant advantage as an essential fortified food ingredient. LeanLife Health’s industry-leading and proprietary Omega-3 product formulations are of the highest quality and contain no cholesterol. LLP to distribute for Mike Tyson Iron Energy Drink in North America The global Omega-3 market reached USD $33 Billion in 2016 and is expected to reach upwards of USD $57 Billion by 2025, according to a report by Grand View Research, Inc. Surge in Volume in July from $0.03 to $0.08 LLP traded over 29 million shares since July 1 Support: S2; $0.03 S1; $0.045 Resistance: R1; $0.06 R2; $0.08
About LeanLife Health LeanLife Health’s products are long-term shelf-stable extractions from flax seed, a plentiful plant-based source of Omega-3, that give them a significant advantage as an essential fortified food ingredient. Increased Omega-3 intake, especially with LeanLife’s higher Omega-3 to -6 ratio, has shown to have significant health improvement impacts. LeanLife’s mission is to provide a relatively low-cost means of replacing the less healthy vegetable oil in food, and transform them into healthier versions. PLEASE DO YOUR DUE DILIGENCE Disclaimer: This MI3 Technical Note produced by MI³ Communications Financières is neither an offer to sell, nor the solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities
discussed therein. The information contained is prepared by MI3, emanating from sources deemed to be reliable. MI3 Communications Financières makes no representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy, correctness or completeness of such information. MI³ Communications Financières accepts no liability whatsoever for any loss arising from the use of the information contained therein. Please take note that for compliance purposes, all directors, consultants or employees of MI3 Communications Financières are prohibited from trading the securities of the company and MI3 Communications Financières is a shareholder and do not intend to sell any shares during the distribution of this report. Early cancer detection in the spotlight in the wake of actor Chadwick Boseman’s tragic death New technology offers hope for early detection and survivability The recent passing of Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman at only age 43 from colon cancer has shone the spotlight again on this deadly disease. Many are asking why we cannot detect and cure cancer. Surely if we find it early it can be cured? Cancer is a terrible disease that now kills one in six people globally. In 2017 cancer killed 9.6 million people. The statistic alone is staggering but the sad part is, with early detection many cancers could be treated and cured. The problem
is a lack of awareness that results in a lack of early testing. One company is hoping to change that with their next generation “10 in 1” early stage cancer blood test called Aristotle®. That company is StageZero Life Sciences Ltd. (TSX: SZLS). StageZero is best known for their early stage cancer testing. In particular their Aristotle® “10 in 1” blood test to detect any of 10 early stage cancers. Using their diagnostic expertise, in 2020 StageZero also successfully began doing COVID-19 testing. StageZero Life Sciences is able to screen for cancer and test for COVID-19 Source Aristotle® 10 in 1 cancer screening Aristotle® is a panel for simultaneously screening for 10 different cancers from a single sample of blood. Aristotle® has been built on StageZero’s proprietary mRNA technology platform, which was validated in more than 10,000 patients for the development of the first liquid biopsy for colorectal cancer (ColonSentry®). Aristotle® is the result of 15 years of development and StageZero believes its test is more accurate and better than standard cancer screening tests. It also has the advantage of
screening for ten cancers in one test, compared to competitors’ single test/single cancer detection. It is little wonder that StageZero chose the name ‘Aristotle’ after the Greek philosopher, as it means ‘best‘ in Greek. StageZero expects to begin commercializing their Aristiotle® test by the end of this year. Examples of the cancers covered by the Aristotle test include colo-rectal (bowel), bladder, prostate, liver, nasopharyngeal, stomach, breast, ovarian, cervical, and endometrial cancers. StageZero Life Sciences Aristotle® has very high accuracy testing for 10 cancers in 1 blood test Source Given that Aristotle® is still relatively new, one of the challenges is increasing awareness both among the medical community but also among potential patients to inform them that there is now a new and very effective way to do an early screening for not one, not two, but TEN cancer tests in one simple blood test. Step by step, the word is beginning to get out about StageZero’s revolutionary 10 in 1 cancer screening test. For example, an abstract entitled “Aristotle: A Single Blood Test for Pan Cancer Screening” was selected for online publication at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (“ASCO”). StageZero has a growing network of partners including those on the telehealth platform such as with 10,000 mobile phlebotomists, physician groups, and small and large businesses such as Mercer. Ironically, COVID-19 has helped accelerate the number of new partners and awareness for StageZero’s products.
Applying the technology to COVID-19 testing In April 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, StageZero announced that they will offer both the PCR-based nucleic acid tests as well as qualitative antibody testing for COVID-19. Since that time StageZero has initiated COVID-19 testing with both PCR and antibodies, with initial interest received by the company represented by approximately US$18m+ in revenue. Other StageZero achievements include: Beckman Coulter received the EUA from the FDA for its SARS-CoV-2 IgG Antibody Test. Partnered with 5 initial groups. City of Alpharetta offered StageZero COVID-19 testing to its first responders. Partnership with UDo Test connected the Company to a network of 50,000 physicians. Mercer VIP Program included StageZero COVID-19 testing and connected the company to numerous employers who have ordered tests. StageZero is now a preferred lab for Mercer. StageZero has been busy raising capital to support the above recent activities and expansion. In late June StageZero successfully raised C$4.6m from an equity placement. The funds will be used for hiring staff, purchasing equipment, test reagents, and consumable materials (for COVID-19 Tests and Aristotle®). Closing remarks There is little doubt that early screening for cancer can save lives. Even better is if a patient can be tested for 10 cancers all in 1 simple blood test. It makes routine screening ten times more worthwhile and it may just help to save your life, your relative’s life, or a celebrity’s life. StageZero is steadily gaining awareness and distribution of their COVID-19 and soon Aristotle® cancer screening test with
plans to commercialize Aristotle® by end 2020. The fact that they are also currently providing COVID-19 screening is both boosting revenues and awareness about StageZero. StageZero has potential for revenues to surge in 2020 and beyond as their testing and screening tests potentially become more widely used. The company is cashed up after a June C$4.6m capital raise. The current market cap of StageZero is just C$35m. Analyst price target is C$0.50, which is well above the current stock price of C$0.09. StageZero Life Sciences is a very exciting company at a very exciting time in their development. They have huge potential to help society and at the same time be a big winner for early investors. Don’t miss this one. Further learning James Howard-Tripp on applying StageZero’s cancer diagnostics expertise to COVID-19 testing James Howard-Tripp on applying StageZero’s cancer diagnostics expertise to COVID-19 testing InvestorIntel’s Tracy Weslosky talks with James Howard-Tripp, Chairman and CEO of StageZero Life Sciences Ltd. (TSX: SZLS), about StageZero’s early detection of cancer diagnostics and its new testing technology for COVID-19. Tracy observed, “You have one of the highest volume stock. You recently had a buy recommendation from Clarus Securities. What do you attribute
all this recent attention to?” she asked. “Fifteen years of work,” James replied. “We are a cancer diagnostic company. So, when you deal with cancer everything needs to be absolutely precise,” James added. “When you move into another line, which is testing for COVID-19, you have to bring the exact same rigor to it. Everything that we do is to ensure that it is as precise as possible.” StageZero’s Aristotle testing platform can identify ten different types of cancer from a single blood test. “We believe that it will be in the market by year end. We are now completing the last of the validation,” James said. To watch the complete interview, click here Disclaimer: StageZero Life Sciences Ltd. is an advertorial member of InvestorIntel Corp. XPhyto Therapeutics Hugh Rogers talks about rapid- results virus testing InvestorIntel’s Peter Clausi talks with Hugh Rogers, CEO and Director of XPhyto Therapeutics Corp. (CSE: XPHY | OTCQB: XPHYF) about XPhyto’s COVID-19 testing program. “Our goal was to develop a test that could produce results in less than 15 minutes, and we are now, in lab, generating results in less than 5 minutes,” Hugh said. “We have an enhanced probe system that does not require equipment. Our detection is capable of detecting the virus within the full range of infection – that is, pre-symptomatic, asymptomatic as well as on the tail end
of an infection.” Hugh went on to say, “We have drug development platforms and a number of programs. We are more diversified than just a testing company.” He added that their “lead program on the transdermal side is a Parkinson’s generic called Rotigotine, a slow release patch, and our lead program on the oral dissolvable side is CBD based for epilepsy. It is many times more efficient than an oil-based system. It is faster. It is more predictable.” To watch the complete interview, click here Disclaimer: XPhyto Therapeutics Corp. is an advertorial member of InvestorIntel Corp. Sixth Wave Innovations leads virus detection through breath testing Using nanotechnology to quickly identify pathogens Imagine if taking a coronavirus test was as simple as an alcohol breathalyzer, or a pregnancy test, and the results just as fast. One company has developed a test that uses molecular imprinted polymers with the possibility of detecting almost any pathogen, and is now using their technology to develop a way to detect for COVID-19 as easily as using a saliva test or a swab test.
Sixth Wave Innovations (CSE: SIXW | OTCQB: ATURF | FSE: AHUH) is a development stage nanotechnology company with patented technologies that focus on the extraction and detection of target substances at the molecular level using highly specialized ‘molecular imprinted polymers’ (MIPs). The target substances can be anything, such as pathogens (viruses & bacteria), gold, or anything made of molecules (that’s every substance). Sixth Wave has technology to make a ‘polymer imprint’ for molecules including viruses. Sixth Wave is working to develop a molecular imprint for the coronavirus so they can capture the virus in their polymer and then apply various techniques to detect the virus such as colormetrics or electronics. The company is working toward incorporating the technology into a mask so you could wear a mask that both protects and detects for COVID-19. Another concept is to have the MIP inside a coated barcode strip which you would then scan with your smartphone to see if you have been infected or not. (See: Sixth Wave working on a virus breath test.) President, CEO and Founder Dr. Jonathan Gluckman explained that a “virus has a size and shape and we create an imprint in our polymer for that exact virus. Then we will detect that directly based on our chemistry.” He continued that Sixth Wave is “working to integrate this into masks and breathalyzers and then we can just utilize the breath, as we all know that’s the main transmission method. If you think about putting a mask on, not only will that mask provide protection, it can also, right there, be the test for COVID-19.” Highlighting the advantages of Sixth Wave’s COVID-19 test over other tests, Dr. Gluckman also said that the test will be cheaper, faster, less invasive, and easy to use. Dr. Gluckman says that Sixth Wave’s COVID-19 detection technology is currently under development, but the Company has
successfully launched and commercialized other products with similar properties. The coronavirus tests are planned to be ready for an early 2021 rollout. The company has received a grant from the Canadian government to work with York University and the CTRI to use its virus detection technology to detect COVID-19 virus in wastewater supplies and in air handling systems. Sixth Wave Innovations can detect and extract anything at the molecular level – Target markets include COVID-19 testing, gold extraction, and cannabis purification Source Sixth Wave Innovations technology can be used for other applications Gold extraction IXOS ® is a line of extraction polymers for the gold mining industry 100% developed and owned by Sixth Wave and patented/patent pending in 40+ countries worldwide. CEO Gluckman says the technology can save gold mining companies about US$100/oz on their processing costs based on pilot scale test results for multiple mines. Sixth Wave Innovations IXOS ® can save gold miners up to
US$100/oz in gold processing costs Source: Corporate presentation Cannabis Purification Sixth Wave is in the process of commercializing its AffinityTM cannabinoid purification system. The Affinity™ Technology for the medical and recreational cannabis industry is 100% developed and owned by Sixth Wave with a patent pending. Affinity T M products are now rolling out and starting to generate revenue for Sixth Wave, including an initial 300 Affinity units. Other applications Sixth Wave’s Molecular Imprinted Polymers (MIPs) have also been applied in industries including security (SAFE-T explosives detective wipes), mining (gold & silver extraction, also removal of mercury), and other pathogen detection. The potential list of applications is enormous. Sixth Wave Innovations planned revenue streams
Source: Corporate presentation Closing remarks History has repeatedly shown how mankind makes incredible innovative technology during incredible times. Here we are facing one of this century’s greatest pandemics and scientists globally are racing to develop better diagnostic tests, treatments and vaccines. In the case of Sixth Wave Innovations it is fast-tracking the development of an innovative technology to detect and extract polymer molecules. They are now focused on adapting their technology to make a polymer imprint of the coronavirus that can, if successful, make COVID-19 detection as simple and fast as a breath test, whether on a test strip or even on a dual- purpose face mask. Imagine wearing a face mask that can also detect COVID-19. Sixth Wave’s COVID-19 detection technology targeted for early 2021, and if successful it will be a massive win-win for the public and also for Sixth Wave Innovations.
Meanwhile, Sixth Wave will be advancing their near term revenues from AffinityTM, and later hopefully from IXOS®. The current market cap of Sixth Wave Innovations is only C$21m thereby presenting a tremendous early stage speculative opportunity for investors. XPhyto Therapeutics moving forward from successful prototype testing of saliva virus test Non-invasive test can detect viral RNA in asymptomatic patients XPhyto Therapeutics Corp. (CSE: XPHY | OTCQB: XPHYF | FSE: 4XT) (“XPhyto”) is a next generation bioscience company with a rapid pathogen screening systems division, including a new, non-invasive coronavirus saliva test. This is an important addition to rest of their businesses which includes advanced drug delivery systems (Vektor Pharma) and cannabis investments (Vektor Pharma & Bunker). XPhyto’s core business is drug delivery, diagnostic, and cannabis investment opportunities focused on European markets, especially Germany.
Source: Company presentation XPhyto’s rapid pathogen screening systems XPhyto is focused on developing rapid, low-cost, screening tools for pandemic threats. The company, along with their diagnostic partner 3a-Diagnostics GmbH (“3a”), has recently become better known for their COVID-19 RNA testing. The XPhyto team is developing a rapid, disposable, point-of-screening test to detect COVID-19 viral RNA from patient saliva as well as more traditional nasal and throat swabs. On July 6, 2020, XPhyto announced successful validation of its working test prototype. The test, as observed and reported by clinicians and scientists in peer reviewed publications, demonstrated a detection limit capable of identifying viral RNA in the saliva of symptomatic, pre-symptomatic, and asymptomatic patients. Subject to fast track certification by the German government, XPhyto and 3a are targeting Q1 2021 for European regulatory approval and commercial sales. Being able to detect coronavirus early in patients with no symptoms has been identified as a key factor in halting the spread. A saliva-based test is another huge advantage due to the ease of testing compared to the current nasal swab testing, which can range from uncomfortable to painful.
The technology behind the new test will also be suitable for other types of coronaviruses in the long term. XPhyto and 3a are also in the process of developing rapid screening tests for other pandemic threats, including H1N1 (swine flu) and H5N1 (avian flu), with a specific focus on identifying early pre-symptomatic stages of infection. XPhyto’s advanced drug delivery systems XPhyto owns Vektor Pharma, a German narcotics manufacturer, importer and researcher. Vektor Pharma is a decade-long leader in design, testing and manufacture of thin film drug delivery systems including transdermal patches, oral dissolvable film (ODF), sub-lingual (oral) strips for the clinical management of pain, and an ODF biosensor delivery platform. Vektor Pharma currently holds numerous narcotics import and manufacturing licenses, including cannabis imports and authorizations related to conventional and cannabis-related prescription medications. XPhyto’s cannabis investments XPhyto also 100% owns Bunker. Bunker has a unique German cannabis cultivation and extraction license for scientific purposes. Subject to BfArM (the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices) security requirements, the license authorizes cultivation and extract of 70 different strains of Cannabis Sativa and Cannabis Indica for scientific purposes. XPhyto also has an exclusive LOI and standstill agreement for cooperation in the field of development, production, and distribution of new cannabis-infused beverages and products with the famous German brewery Oettinger. Oettinger beer is not only one of the best selling beers in Germany, it is also internationally recognized as one of the largest brewery groups in the world. XPhyto Therapeutics Corp. is well-placed in key emerging industries
Source: Company presentation Closing remarks XPhyto is an innovator in the increasingly important fields of virus detection and drug delivery systems, including the vital area of mass rapid pathogen screening testing. Added to that, it has some exciting cannabis related investments, particularly with Bunker in Germany. XPhyto also has R&D collaborations with the technical University of Munich and the University of Alberta. For investors, XPhyto Therapeutics Corp. trades on a market cap of C$165m and the stock is up an impressive 132% in the past year. While a non-invasive COVID-19 saliva test that can detect the virus in both symptomatic and asymptomatic patients would have immediate and obvious benefits, it could also have long-term applicability to other pathogens going forward. Added to XPhyto’s carefully curated suite of other diagnostic, drug delivery and cannabis licenses, it makes it a company to watch.
MiCOVID Cam thermal temperature screening helps schools and businesses reopen safely Direct Communication Solutions leads the way in smart, unmanned screening tech COVID-19 continues to spread globally, now at a staggering 22,306,538 confirmed cases and 784,353 deaths. Companies developing technologies to quickly and accurately screen for possible COVID-19 cases in the community are seeing their stock prices surge. There is one small company that has developed a new AI thermal detector with cutting edge facial recognition which is currently under the radar of investors. That company is Direct Communication Solutions Inc. (CSE: DCSI | OTCQB: DCSX) (“DCS”), an Internet of Things (IoTs) solutions company. IoTs solutions provide better ways for businesses to collect and assess business-critical data from all types of assets and devices using their hardware, software applications and scalable cloud services. In late July 2020, DCS announced their latest product, a new AI thermal detector with cutting edge facial recognition and body temperature detection, known as MiCOVID Cam. DCS say that by “utilizing the latest AI chipset technology, MiCOVID Cam offers immediate body temperature detection, the longest sensor range, and the highest level of accuracy available in the market today.” The MiCOVID Cam is fully integrated into
the DCS Web Services offering. DCS has also developed a 7 in 1 sensor which is significantly cheaper and offers seven sensors packaged together compared to competitors just one sensor. Direct Communication Solutions new MiCOVID cam is designed to automatically screen for COVID-19 in businesses and schools Source A unique feature to DCS’s MiCOVID Cam is it offers employers a web-based solution without the need for operators by using its advanced AI. This makes it a cost-effective solution for screening the temperatures of visitors, employees or students. MiCOVID Cam can even automatically detect if employees or customers are wearing a mask or not. Employers can save the costs of manual screening by automating the whole process. In some cases the US CARES Act has paid for screening devices, recognizing the urgent need for better screening. Fast mass screening has been a challenge. The MiCOVID Cam solution is capable of automatically screening up to 2,400 persons per hour, making it ideal for large businesses, organizations and schools.
The MiCOVID Cam in use at a Poland School District automatically screening students, staff, and teachers Source: You can watch the video here. David Scowby, COO of DCS explains that the “MiCovid Cam is another milestone achievement for DCS and fits into our strategy of providing our IoT technologies and Web Services to our partners developing next generation software applications… It is a unique time where our economy is needing the support to reopen, and offering MiCovid Cam is a way for businesses to reopen with advanced safety solutions.” These are certainly unique times. COVID-19 continues to spread through the community and screening measures such as the DCS MiCOVID Cam is a much needed smart product to help identify and minimize the spread of COVID-19, or other infectious diseases with a thermal imprint. The automatic screening without the need of staff is a significant and natural advantage for DCS, as they offer a suite of web-connected IoTs solutions for their customers. DCS’s technologies is already established in California and
has a growing number of partners including Sprint, Cellcom, Bluegrass Cellular, Bell, CCA, Inland Cellular, US Cellular, SkyEye GPS, Verizon, and Telus. Strategic partners include Queclink, Cal/Amp. Telit, ATrack, and GoldenM. Closing remarks I think DCS’s MiCOVID Cam is a significant and timely addition to the company’s sensor technologies and can be an important tool in the fight to slow the spread of COVID-19, so a win-win for all. Added to MiCOVID Cam, DCS has three other key IoTS products – MiFleet (GPS tracking), MiSensors (remote monitoring system), and Brewsee (a beer life cycle monitor & control system). All of this is part of what is a rapidly growing IoTs global market forecast to reach US$1.1 trillion by 2023 and with a forecast 21.5 billion connected devices worldwide by 2025. Direct Communication Solutions Inc. is currently trading on a market cap of just C$14.7m despite last year having C$16m in revenue, essentially at a valuation of below 1x revenue, which is generally considered very cheap. This is before factoring in any potential future revenues from their new MiCOVID Cam solution. Investors may not want to wait too long on this one as cutting-edge technologies tend to move quickly once discovered by industry and investors.
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