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XtalPi and CK Life Sciences to develop AI-driven tumour vaccine R&D platform

Pharmaceutical Technology

XtalPi has entered a strategic partnership with CK Life Sciences for artificial intelligence (AI)-driven tumour vaccine research and development (R&D). The platform could potentially forecast and design several tumour vaccines that can trigger certain immune responses to fight tumours.

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Off-target immune response could predict COVID-19 severity

Scienmag

The presence of special immune system defense molecules, called autoimmune antibodies, has been strongly tied to how poorly people fare when hospitalized with COVID-19, a new study shows.

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Social Media’s Disinformation Dozen + Pfizer’s Latest COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Results – Xtalks Life Science Podcast Ep. 5

XTalks

In this episode of the Xtalks Life Science Podcast, Ayesha discusses a report from the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) and Anti-Vax Watch that shows there are just 12 people behind 65 percent of all online anti-vaccine disinformation. Subscribe to the Xtalks Life Science Podcast to never miss a new episode.

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2021 Year in Review: Leveraging New Technologies to Drive Innovation in the Life Sciences

XTalks

Xtalks is taking a look at some of the major stories and innovations of the year in the life sciences, many of which were driven by new, emerging and improved technologies. The year 2021 was all about continuing innovations in the life sciences. Life Science Innovations: Malaria and Influenza Vaccines.

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New FDA Bad Ad Quiz + Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Data for Young Children – Xtalks Life Science Podcast Ep. 30

XTalks

The data shows that the vaccine is safe, well-tolerated and elicits robust immune responses in this age group. Subscribe to the Xtalks Life Science Podcast to never miss a new episode. Hear about some of the factors that are influencing vaccine hesitancy among parents.

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FDA Authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine for Children 5 to 11 + Genentech’s Ocular Implant for Macular Degeneration – Xtalks Life Science Podcast Ep. 35

XTalks

The authorization was based on trial data that showed the vaccine was safe, well-tolerated and induced robust immune responses among children in this age group; side effects were generally mild to moderate. Subscribe to the Xtalks Life Science Podcast to never miss a new episode.

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Biohaven Intranasal Migraine Drug Gets FDA Approval + Moderna’s mRNA Influenza Vaccine – Xtalks Life Science Podcast Ep. 41

XTalks

The results showed that the vaccine had no serious safety concerns and elicits immune responses against four different strains of the influenza virus. Subscribe to the Xtalks Life Science Podcast to never miss a new episode. An mRNA-based flu shot can be developed more rapidly than a traditional flu shot.