Tag: U.K.
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New Trial Testing Reformulated Covid-19 Vaccine
Two drug makers are beginning a clinical trial to test their reformulated vaccine against Covid-19 disease, particularly among older populations.
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New Funds Backing Global Health, Early-Stage Ventures
Three new funds are financing start-up companies creating solutions for health issues in less-developed countries and early-stage life science businesses.
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Biotech, UK Govt to Design Covid-19 Variant Vaccines
A biotechnology company and a U.K. government agency agreed to quickly develop and produce vaccines to protect against emerging Covid-19 viral mutations.
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Cannabidiol Drug Maker Acquired in $7.2B Deal
A developer of treatments for rare neurological diseases derived from cannabis is being acquired by Jazz Pharmaceuticals in a $7.2 billion deal.
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One-Dose Covid-19 Vaccine Shown to Prevent Hospitalization
Results from four international clinical trials show high disease prevention rates from one dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine.
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Institutions Join Global Health Breakthrough Network
Wellcome Leap aims to establish a model for faster design and development of health breakthroughs, beginning with elimination of administrative obstacles.
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Trial Testing Multi-Company Covid-19 Therapy
A clinical trial already underway is expanding to test a combination of two synthetic antibodies from different companies as a treatment for Covid-19 infections.
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Infographic – Most Americans Wearing Mask in Public
Wearing a face mask has become a hot-button public controversy in the U.S., but a continuing survey shows Americans by and large are wearing masks in public.
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Drug Maker Gains Access to Hidden Protein Immunotherapies
Global drug maker Boehringer Ingelheim is gaining access to an immunotherapy technology that targets usually hidden proteins to attack cancer cells.
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Univ. Lab, Biotech Partner on Covid-19 Vaccine Implant
A biotechnology company and university infectious disease lab are developing a Covid-19 vaccine given as a solid dose implant under the skin.