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New COVID test doesn’t use scarce reagents, catches all but the least infectious

Scienmag

Addresses major testing need in developing world; also in US, where reagent supplies are again dwindling Credit: Brian Jenkins A major roadblock to large scale testing for coronavirus infection in the developing world is a shortage of key chemicals, or reagents, needed for the test, specifically the ones used to extract the virus’s genetic material, (..)

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New Corona test developed

Scienmag

Researchers develop a low-cost and fast method to detect a COVID-19 infection from a pool of gargle lavage samples Credit: MPI f. However, it requires expensive laboratory equipment and global shortages of reagents […]. However, it requires expensive laboratory equipment and global shortages of reagents […].

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£7M financing to drive commercialisation in cell and gene therapy 

Drug Discovery World

Mike Evans, Chair of MIP Discovery, said: “MIP Discovery’s synthetic affinity reagents offer an innovative alternative to antibodies, and are better suited for downstream processing of advanced therapies.

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Roche donates additional medicines and diagnostics for Ukraine

The Pharma Data

Roche today announced the donation of additional medicines and diagnostics to Ukraine. Beyond the already communicated 150,000 packs of an antibiotic medicine the new donation includes another 4,600 packs of specialized medicines for the treatment of influenza, rheumatoid arthritis, SMA and various cancers.

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Assay Development Scientist Jobs: What to Know About the Field

XTalks

An assay development scientist combines deep biological and biochemical expertise with practical laboratory skills to develop tests that can answer specific biological questions or drive the drug discovery process. Related: Pharmaceutical Scientist Jobs: What to Know Before Applying What Does an Assay Development Scientist Do?

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Are microtaggants the key to making medicines smarter?

pharmaphorum

Pharmaceutical companies are accountable for ensuring that their medicine is safe when it comes into the hands of patients. Proof of concept shows that it is possible to identify microtaggants using smartphone apps, leading the way to software development kits (SDKs) which can be customised for individual companies and products.

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OTAT Town Hall on Cell Therapy CMC – The Recording is Available but Here’s an Appetizer

FDA Law Blog

The purpose of these town halls are to discuss topics related to OTAT-regulated products, engage with product development stakeholders, and to provide information to help stakeholders to help advance drug development. The next town hall will focus on the clinical development of gene therapy products for rare diseases in February 2023.

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