Tag: biomedical
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Small Antibody Shown to Block Covid-19 Infection
Researchers in Sweden found a small-scale antibody grown in an alpaca that in lab tests blocks the SARS-CoV-2 infection mechanism.
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Infographic – Willingness to Take Covid-19 Vaccine
The chart shows data from surveys by polling company Ipsos MORI in 27 countries at the end of July and beginning of August, for the World Economic Forum.
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Brain Signal Synchronization Device in Development
An implantable mental health therapy system is being designed to synchronize signaling rhythms from various regions of the brain.
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Sanofi, GSK Begin U.S. Covid-19 Vaccine Trial
Global drug makers Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKline are starting a clinical trial testing a vaccine to prevent Covid-19 infections among healthy adults in the U.S.
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Trial Shows Some ALS Drug Benefit for Patients
Results from a clinical trial show a drug to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis slows the functional decline in ALS patients compared to a placebo.
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Synthetic Antibodies Neutralize Covid-19 Virus Proteins
A company developing synthetic genetic materials and proteins says independent tests show its artificial antibodies neutralize infection mechanisms in Covid-19 viruses.
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NIH Nixes Convalescent Plasma Covid-19 Therapy
An expert panel convened by National Institutes of Health says current data do not support recommending convalescent plasma as a treatment for Covid-19 infections.
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Late-Stage Covid-19 Vaccine Trial Underway in U.S.
Global drug maker AstraZeneca is starting its late-stage Covid-19 vaccine clinical trial in the U.S., with a vow not to cut corners in its processes.
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Food Allergy Biotech Acquired for $2.6B
Aimmune Therapeutics Inc., a developer of food allergy drugs, was acquired today by global consumer products company Nestlé for $2.6 billion.
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Covid-19 Vaccines, Therapies – 31 August 2020
The European Commission announced today a contribution of €400 million ($US 477 million) to the COVID-19 Vaccine Global Access, or Covax, consortium.