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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…
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COVID-19 vaccines may be less effective for racial minorities, suggest computer scientists
New research suggests that adding extra COVID-19 peptides to a dose of vaccine could increase effectiveness in populations that may not respond robustly to COVID-19 vaccines.
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Cannabinoid series: a CBD-inspired molecule to increase bioavailability
European Pharmaceutical Review spoke with Dean Petkanas from Neuropathix, formerly known as Kannalife, to find out why a CBD-inspired molecule can offer an improved therapeutic value.
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New microneedle vaccine shows promise in pre-clinical trials
A single-use, self-administered microneedle vaccine has been developed to provide immunisation against infectious diseases.
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Potential anti-COVID-19 nasal spray developed by researchers
A new nasal spray with ingredients already approved for use in humans could be used to protect people against COVID-19.
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EMA initiates rolling review of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine
The rolling review will shorten the approval timeframe by evaluating data on the safety, efficacy and quality of the mRNA-1273 vaccine as it becomes available.
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Inhaled antibody treatment for COVID-19 shows success in pre-clinical trials
Researchers have developed a monoclonal antibody called AR-711 that is highly neutralising against COVID-19 in an inhaled formulation.