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Gene therapies set to revolutionise cardiovascular treatments
Gene therapies could revolutionise management of cardiovascular diseases such as heart failure, according to a GlobalData report.
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Low-cost plant-derived COVID-19 vaccine to be developed for developing countries
Researchers are developing a low-cost plant virus based COVID-19 vaccine to be produced in Botswana for pandemic prevention in developing countries.
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Dissolvable microneedle patch may be the answer to baldness
A newly developed investigational microneedle patch caused mice to regrow hair faster than minoxidil, a leading alopecia treatment.
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NaviFUS begins clinical trial for brain tumour treatment
NaviFUS® was approved by the Taiwan FDA for use in a new clinical trial for the treatment of terminal primary brain tumours.
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AI and big data will continue to disrupt pharma sector, says survey
A GlobalData report has revealed the extent to which companies will be using AI and big data in drug discovery and development processes.
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Targeted drug delivery enabled by genetically engineered nanoparticles
In a pre-clinical study, researchers were able to genetically engineer cell membrane-coated nanoparticles to deliver dexamethasone directly to the inflamed lungs of mice.
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Comirnaty® COVID-19 vaccine protects against multiple viral variants
Laboratory study shows the blood sera of people vaccinated against COVID-19 with Comirnaty® can neutralise at least six viral variants including three variants of concern.
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US National Institutes of Health commits to ending racism in biomedical science
Scientists, administrators, staff and leaders at the NIH have laid out their framework under the UNITE initiative to end structural racism in the biomedical industry.
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Calvert Laboratories acquired by Altasciences
According to Altasciences, the completed acquisition will increase small molecule expertise and add various study capabilities to its current pre-clinical offering.
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Novel cryomicroneedle patch successfully delivers therapeutic cells in mice
Researchers have developed a new generation of microneedle technology which allows for the intradermal delivery of living cells in a minimally invasive manner.
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Nanoparticles for drug delivery: next-generation biological drugs to treat inflammatory bowel diseases
Nanoparticles offer a promising alternative to conventional drug delivery that allow for more precise targeting and controlled release. Here, Dr Fabrice Navarro discusses the benefits of these nanocarriers and their potential as a therapy for inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs).
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Moderna COVID-19 vaccine successful against emerging variants, study shows
Results from in vitro neutralisation studies have shown that Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine is effective against emerging strains of SARS-CoV-2.
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Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine effective against B.1.1.7 variant from UK
Research has demonstrated that the Pfizer and BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine can neutralise the B.1.1.7 variant in pre-clinical studies.
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New system could deliver schizophrenia medicine directly to brain
A team has created a nasal spray as a drug delivery system to get schizophrenia medication directly to the brain.
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Improved in vitro renal tubular drug transport modelling to meet regulatory and development cost challenges
Due to the high costs associated with drug discovery and the clinical demand for effective drugs, in vitro human cell-based kidney models using renal proximal tubule epithelia are becoming popular tools for early-stage testing. It is increasingly more important that in vitro models of renal drug transport are physiologically representative…