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mRNA researchers awarded 2023 Nobel Prize
The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2023 has been awarded to two researchers who were instrumental in helping to curb the COVID-19 pandemic, through their discoveries in mRNA base modifications.
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Will novel antibiotic become front-line for C. difficile?
Based on positive Phase II data, the first-in-class antibiotic candidate ibezapolstat for C. difficile is expected to advance to Phase III trials more quickly.
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FDA approves first-in-class antidepressant
The first antidepressant with a novel mechanism of action that selectively targets the serotonin 1A receptor has been approved for major depressive disorder (MDD) by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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Chemo-free regimen demonstrates efficacy in NSCLC
Topline results from a Phase III study in NSCLC suggest that Rybrevant® and lazertinib could advance treatment beyond tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) monotherapy.
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European PFAS restriction could jeopardise pharmaceutical manufacturing
Pharmaceutical manufacturing in Europe is at risk of critical medicine shortages, states the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA), if the widest chemical substance restriction, concerning Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), is put in place.
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Guaranteeing resilience in vaccine manufacturing
Nicolas Chornet, Senior Vice President of Resilience Operations at Moderna provides insight on how vaccine manufacturers can secure resilience in an environment of rapid technological advancement.
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DMT-SSRI combination shows potential for depression
A Phase Ib study evaluating selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) interaction with SPL026, native N, N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT) in major depressive disorder (MDD) has revealed positive data.
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Webinar: Advantages bringing early phase trials to North America
Watch Altasciences’ on-demand webinar to learn the key advantages and differences of conducting early phase clinical trials in North America.
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Lymphoma maintenance therapy delivers promise in CTCL
One of the largest clinical trials in cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) to date could change current clinical practice, new data shows.
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First multiple sclerosis biosimilar approved in Europe
Sandoz’s monoclonal antibody Tyruko® has been approved for all indications of reference medicine, as the first biosimilar to treat relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS) in Europe.
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Radioligand therapy demonstrates novel first line benefit
Novartis’ radioligand therapy (RLT) is the first to demonstrate clinically meaningful benefit in a first line setting.
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Anti-PD-1 antibody gains EU approval for oesophageal cancer
Approval of BeiGene’s TEVIMBRA® (tislelizumab) in EU follows an agreement with Novartis to regain global rights of the antibody treatment.
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Paving the way for anti-Abeta active immunotherapy
Recent breakthroughs in anti-Abeta immunotherapy for Alzheimer's have shown disease-modifying potential, with vaccination emerging as a promising approach, as AC Immune’s Marija Vukicevic, Yves Kremer, Marie Kosco-Vilbois and Andrea Pfeifer explain.
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Aseptic packaging market to value $35bn by 2033
Factors contributing to the growth of the aseptic packaging market include a rising demand for biologics and vaccines and greater focus on sustainability, a report states.
