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Success of covid antiviral pills hinges on access to speedy and accurate tests

Within a few weeks, perhaps before many Americans finish decorating for the holidays, the U.S. could have access to a new antiviral pill from Merck expected to alter the deadly trajectory of the covid-19 pandemic — with a second option from Pfizer to follow shortly after.

22 Nov 2021

How to achieve fast, accurate and reliable quantitation of AAV serotypes

In this interview, News-Medical talks to Indrani Chakraborty from GatorBio about how they have achieved accurate and reliable quantitation of AAV serotypes.

From Gator Bio, Inc. 19 Nov 2021

Unprecedented manufacturing strategy provides a template for equitable supply of vaccines

Today, as AstraZeneca reports 2 billion doses of the COVID-19 vaccine released for supply University of Oxford scientists explain how it has been possible to produce so much of the vaccine in less than a year, and the unprecedented strategy used to improve international equity of access.

16 Nov 2021

New WHO report highlights the alarming state of global access to insulin and diabetes care

A new report published by WHO in the lead-up to World Diabetes Day highlights the alarming state of global access to insulin and diabetes care, and finds that high prices, low availability of human insulin, few producers dominating the insulin market and weak health systems are the main barriers to universal access.

15 Nov 2021

EKF Diagnostics acquires ADL Health molecular diagnostic testing laboratory

EKF Diagnostics, the global in vitro diagnostics company, announces that it has acquired Advanced Diagnostic Laboratory LLC, a Texas based PCR-focused testing laboratory certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments for high-complexity molecular diagnostics testing.

From EKF Diagnostics 12 Nov 2021

Newly discovered RNA molecule protects mice from emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants

Researchers at Yale School of Medicine have discovered that an RNA molecule that stimulates the body's early antiviral defense system can protect mice from a range of emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants.

10 Nov 2021

A measles-vectored COVID-19 vaccine induces strong immunity in animal model

A new study explores the potential of MV-based vaccines targeting the S protein of SARS-CoV-2.

9 Nov 2021

New type of COVID vaccine potentially easier to produce and does not need refrigeration

Currently available COVID vaccines require cold storage and sophisticated manufacturing capacity, which makes it difficult to produce and distribute them widely, especially in less developed countries.

6 Nov 2021

Researchers use suction method to deliver SARS-CoV-2 DNA vaccine in lab tests

Rutgers researchers studying COVID-19 have created a new way to deliver DNA molecules into skin cells, using a suction technique similar to the ancient healing practice of cupping.

6 Nov 2021

Pre-clinical follow-up study boosting with original formulation and next generation INO-4802 SARS-CoV-2 vaccine candidate

Researchers describe the antibody-inducing effects of DNA-based synthetic vaccines INO-4800 and INO-4802 against SARS-CoV-2 in non-human primates.

3 Nov 2021

Yokogawa Acquires Insilico Biotechnology, Developer of Innovative Bioprocess Digital Twin Technology - Enabling solutions for biopharmaceutical development and production -

Yokogawa announces that it has acquired all shares of Insilico Biotechnology AG (“Insilico”), a Stuttgart, Germany-based developer and provider of bioprocess software and services.

From Yokogawa Electric Corporation 3 Nov 2021

Waters and Sartorius partner to help bioprocess scientists accelerate clone selection and process development

Waters Corporation and Sartorius announced today they will partner to provide bioprocess experts with direct access to high-quality mass spectrometry (MS) data to accelerate the speed and improve the accuracy of biopharmaceutical process development.

From Sartorius 3 Nov 2021

Mitigating SARS-CoV-2 infection risks among essential food workers

Researchers employ a stochastic quantitative microbial risk assessment model to assess risk reduction measures for controlling SARS-CoV-2 transmission.

2 Nov 2021

Researchers develop eToeholds for safe, effective RNA and cellular therapies

RNAs are best known as the molecules that translate information encoded in genes into proteins with their myriad of activities.

29 Oct 2021

New project seeks to develop greener inhalers for treating asthma and COPD

Researchers are looking at ways to boost the performance and lower the environmental impact of millions of inhalers used for treating asthma and COPD.

29 Oct 2021

EKF Diagnostics to exhibit new STAT-Site WB β-ketone and glucose handheld analyzer at Medica 2021

EKF Diagnostics, the global in vitro diagnostics company, announces that it will be exhibiting live & in person at Medica 2021 (Hall 3 Stand B71) for the first time in mainland Europe in two years.

From EKF Diagnostics 25 Oct 2021

Health and climate change in Australia

The 2021 MJA–Lancet Countdown report represents a collaborative effort between University College London, and seven Australian institutions, mediated by The Lancet in partnership with The Medical Journal of Australia.

22 Oct 2021

Investigational inhaled COVID-19 treatment graduates to phase 3 in ACTIV-2 trial

The AIDS Clinical Trials Group, the largest global HIV research network, which recently expanded its focus to include evaluating outpatient treatment for COVID-19, today announced that the external data and safety monitoring board (DSMB) has recommended that SNG001, an inhaled formulation of interferon beta, advance to phase 3 in the ACTIV-2 Outpatient Monoclonal Antibodies and Other Therapies Trial (ACTG A5401).

21 Oct 2021

EKF Diagnostics to showcase at Medica 2021 STAT-Site® WB β-ketone and glucose handheld analyzer live & in person

KF Diagnostics, the global in vitro diagnostics company, announces that it will be exhibiting live & in person at Medica 2021 (Hall 3 Stand B71) for the first time in mainland Europe in two years.

21 Oct 2021

Innovative method greatly simplifies the complexity of delivering vaccines

Future vaccine delivery may rely on everyday items like BBQ lighters and microneedles, thanks to the ingenuity of a team of Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University researchers.

21 Oct 2021

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Success of covid antiviral pills hinges on access to speedy and accurate tests

How to achieve fast, accurate and reliable quantitation of AAV serotypes

Unprecedented manufacturing strategy provides a template for equitable supply of vaccines

New WHO report highlights the alarming state of global access to insulin and diabetes care

EKF Diagnostics acquires ADL Health molecular diagnostic testing laboratory

Newly discovered RNA molecule protects mice from emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants

A measles-vectored COVID-19 vaccine induces strong immunity in animal model

New type of COVID vaccine potentially easier to produce and does not need refrigeration

Researchers use suction method to deliver SARS-CoV-2 DNA vaccine in lab tests

Pre-clinical follow-up study boosting with original formulation and next generation INO-4802 SARS-CoV-2 vaccine candidate

Yokogawa Acquires Insilico Biotechnology, Developer of Innovative Bioprocess Digital Twin Technology - Enabling solutions for biopharmaceutical development and production -

Waters and Sartorius partner to help bioprocess scientists accelerate clone selection and process development

Mitigating SARS-CoV-2 infection risks among essential food workers

Researchers develop eToeholds for safe, effective RNA and cellular therapies

New project seeks to develop greener inhalers for treating asthma and COPD

EKF Diagnostics to exhibit new STAT-Site WB β-ketone and glucose handheld analyzer at Medica 2021

Health and climate change in Australia

Investigational inhaled COVID-19 treatment graduates to phase 3 in ACTIV-2 trial

EKF Diagnostics to showcase at Medica 2021 STAT-Site® WB β-ketone and glucose handheld analyzer live & in person

Innovative method greatly simplifies the complexity of delivering vaccines

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