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4 Life Science Trends To Pay Attention To in 2021

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The test identifies SARS-CoV-2 protein fragments from nasal swab samples. AI is expected to make significant strides in the life science and healthcare sectors in 2021. Reliable and rapid testing will continue to be a need next year as effective tracing and testing will be key to helping resolve the pandemic.

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Latest Data from Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Involving B.1.351 Variant Shared by Protein Vaccine Maker

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As Novavax awaits emergency use authorization (EUA) from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its protein-based COVID-19 vaccine NVX-CoV2373, the company shared new data this week on the vaccine’s efficacy against the South African B.1.351 1.351 variant.

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€28M for neurodegenerative disease treatments

Drug Discovery World

Teitur Trophics, a biotech company developing new treatments for patients suffering from neurodegenerative diseases, has complete a €28M Series A financing. The financing was co-led by Sunstone Life Science Ventures and Sound Bioventures, with participation from new investors, Industrifonden, Innovestor’s Life Science Fund and P53 Invest.

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BioIVT acquires Cypex to boost portfolio  

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Provider to the life sciences industry BioIVT has acquired enzymes manufacturer Cypex in a bid to enhance its product portfolio. . Based in Dundee, Cypex manufactures recombinant xenobiotic metabolizing enzymes with its product portfolio covering a wide range of proteins involved in drug metabolism. .

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Wainua (Eplontersen) Now FDA-Approved for Rare Disease ATTRv-PN

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In individuals affected by ATTR, which includes both hereditary and wild-type (non-hereditary) variants, the TTR protein forms fibrils that accumulate in various tissues. These tissues comprise peripheral nerves, the heart, gastrointestinal system, eyes, kidneys, central nervous system, thyroid and bone marrow.

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The Silent Mutations That Gave Coronavirus a Selective Advantage

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The answer may lie in the genetic code of the virus, which scientists at Duke University have found contains several silent mutations that affect protein folding. The researchers focused on the spike proteins that protrude from the surface of the coronavirus, which are responsible for viral attachment and entry into host cells.

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Packaging Solutions for Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices: Insights and Considerations

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A container closure system consists of all the packaging components that contain and protect a pharmaceutical product. Container Closure Systems. A container closure system protects the product from environmental conditions, safeguarding a product’s purity, strength, safety and efficacy.