Tue.Dec 28, 2021

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Google Reveals Top Food Searches of 2021

XTalks

Each year, Google reveals its annual list of top food searches, which are representative of the most popular food trends and recipes of the year. With half of this year’s list stemming from either celebrities or social media, it is clear that “going viral” has a major impact on what consumers are searching for. Here are the top ten food searches from Google in 2021 and what they reveal about the current status of the food and beverage industry.

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Stopping dementia at the nose with combination of rifampicin and resveratrol

Scienmag

Dementia is thought to occur when proteins called amyloid-?, tau, and ?-synuclein accumulate in the brain and form oligomers. A research group from the Department of Translational Neuroscience, Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine, had previously shown in a study using mice that the antibiotic rifampicin removes oligomers from the brain and improves cognitive […].

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Una alternativa a las gafas: gotas para los ojos

NY Times

Un tratamiento que puede ayudar a la gente que necesita anteojos para ver de cerca, sin afectar su visión de largo alcance, salió al mercado en diciembre tras ser aprobado por la FDA en octubre.

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Nits on ancient mummies shed light on South American ancestry

Scienmag

Human DNA can be extracted from the ‘cement’ head lice used to glue their eggs to hairs thousands of years ago, scientists have found, which could provide an important new window into the past. Credit: Universidad Nacional de San Juan Human DNA can be extracted from the ‘cement’ head lice used to glue their eggs […].

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Unlocking Excellence: How Catalent Is Transforming Japan’s Clinical Research

Planning on running clinical trials in Japan? How can you reliably supply these studies? Discover Catalent’s clinical supply packaging facility in Shiga, Japan. Strategically located between Tokyo and Osaka, and one of largest in Japan, this 6,000 square meter facility offers comprehensive services including primary and secondary clinical packaging and labelling, comparator sourcing, cold chain storage, local and global distribution, local language support and white glove service to support stud

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For Yonder Breaks A New and Glorious Morn: The Weary World Rejoices

Pharma Packaging Solutions

We’ve likely all experienced beautiful sunrises in various places. Perhaps a never-ending ocean? An expansive high desert where one can see forever? A peaceful Smoky Mountain lookout? The broad Texas or Oklahoma plains? Your own backyard with multicolored sky? We’re reminded that day is not ending, but gloriously beginning. “O Holy Night” gives us imagery of the first Advent with the line, “for yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.

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Study reveals limited global availability of nutrition-related care for patients with kidney disease

Scienmag

Highlight Survey results indicate that there’s a global shortage of dietitians to provide kidney nutrition care, and many patients with kidney disease who need nutritional interventions either do not receive them or receive suboptimal therapy with inadequate monitoring. Washington, DC (December 28, 2021) — Dietary and nutritional changes are needed when patients develop kidney disease; […].

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Microglial methylation “landscape” in human brain

Scienmag

Philadelphia, December 28, 2021 – In the central nervous system, microglial cells play critical roles in development, aging, brain homeostasis, and pathology. Recent studies have shown variation in the gene-expression profile and phenotype of microglia across brain regions and between different age and disease states. But the molecular mechanisms that contribute to these transcriptomic changes […].

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Lui Franciosi Looking at the Effects of the Omicron Variant Surge on Seniors During this COVID-19 Pandemic

BioTech 365

Lui Franciosi Looking at the Effects of the Omicron Variant Surge on Seniors During this COVID-19 Pandemic Lui Franciosi Looking at the Effects of the Omicron Variant Surge on Seniors During this COVID-19 Pandemic VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec.

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Development of a new tool which uses focused light to reduce cellular contractile force

Scienmag

Cell generated force plays essential roles in a wide range of biological processes, such as cell motility, cytokinesis, and tissue morphogenesis. In a study published in Nature Communications, a research team led by the Division of Quantitative Biology at the National Institute for Basic Biology in Japan has successfully developed “OptoMYPT”?

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Polyphor to inform about the financing of its merger partner EnBiotix

BioTech 365

Polyphor AG / Key word(s): Merger/Financing 29-Dec-2021 / 07:30 CET/CEST Release of an ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art.

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The New Age of Decentralized Clinical Trials

White paper that delves into the complex topic of Decentralized Clinical Trials and how to master them within the confines of FDA Regulations

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Coronaviruses

Scienmag

In this still pandemic period of SARS-CoV-2 (and its variants, especially ‘Delta’ variant) infection that is responsible for Covid-19, the scientific literature on these viruses and related cellular targets is crucial to help the researchers/virologists and clinicians from all countries to develop a new generation of safer and more effective vaccines, as well as […].

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New tentative approval for Hospira Inc drug bortezomib

Drug Patent Watch

[![bortezomib structure]([link] Bortezomib is the generic ingredient in two branded drugs marketed by Takeda Pharms Usa, Dr Reddys Labs Ltd, and Fresenius Kabi Usa and, and is included in three…. The post New tentative approval for Hospira Inc drug bortezomib appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Scientists from CNIO and Massachusetts General Hospital develop tools to visualise DNA repair as never before

Scienmag

Each one of the trillions of cells that make up the human body suffers more than 10,000 DNA lesions every day. These injuries would be catastrophic if cells were unable to repair them, but a very delicate machinery that detects and repair genetic damage is at work to prevent DNA mutations and diseases such as […].

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Therapeutic Solutions International Awarded Landmark Patent for Cancer and COVID-19 Treatment

BioTech 365

Therapeutic Solutions International Awarded Landmark Patent for Cancer and COVID-19 Treatment Therapeutic Solutions International Awarded Landmark Patent for Cancer and COVID-19 Treatment QuadraMune® Commercially Available “Checkpoint Inhibitor Nutraceutical” Shown to Target Immune Suppressive Indolamine 2,3 Deoxygenase Pathway OCEANSIDE, Calif.

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Roles and Responsibilities of Specialized Clinical Supply Experts

When selecting a clinical supply provider, consideration often focuses upon the manufacturing, packaging, storage and distribution capabilities available that will, at face-value, be sufficient to meet the needs of the sponsor and their trial. However, there are human-based and knowledge-driven factors that are often overlooked that go beyond these basic physical capabilities and are integral to the development and delivery of high performing clinical supply chains.

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Association of e-cigarette use with quitting smoking

Scienmag

What The Study Did: Researchers evaluated whether e-cigarette use is associated with discontinuing cigarette smoking among smokers who were initially never planning to quit. Authors: Karin A. Kasza, Ph.D., of the Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, New York, is the corresponding author. To access the embargoed study: Visit our For The Media website at […].

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Rapidly Emerging Digital Health Company DiRx Raises $10 Million in Series A Funding

BioTech 365

Rapidly Emerging Digital Health Company DiRx Raises $10 Million in Series A Funding Rapidly Emerging Digital Health Company DiRx Raises $10 Million in Series A Funding EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J.

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Association between immune dysfunction, breakthrough COVID-19 infection after vaccination

Scienmag

What The Study Did: People with immune dysfunction such as HIV infection, rheumatoid arthritis and solid organ transplant had a higher rate for COVID-19 breakthrough infection and worse outcomes after full or partial vaccination compared with people without immune dysfunction in a study that included 660,000 patients who received at least one dose of a […].

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Personalis to Participate in the 24th Annual Needham Virtual Growth Conference

BioTech 365

Personalis to Participate in the 24th Annual Needham Virtual Growth Conference Personalis to Participate in the 24th Annual Needham Virtual Growth Conference MENLO PARK, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Personalis, Inc.

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The New Age of Decentralized Clinical Trials

This new white paper defines and details the impact of Decentralized Clinical Trials on the Pharmaceutical industry and how the impact can be measured along with steps companies can take to ensure adoption.

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Survival odds higher for breast cancer patients with access to integrative therapies

Scienmag

WASHINGTON (December 28) – Breast cancer patients treated at hospitals and health systems that educate patients and provide integrative health services have a better chance of survival compared to those treated at institutions with few of these resources, according to a new study published in the Journal of Oncology. Integrative health services include complementary and […].

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Mindset Pharma Announces Filing of International Patent Application Covering its Family 3 “Microdose” Compounds

BioTech 365

Mindset Pharma Announces Filing of International Patent Application Covering its Family 3 “Microdose” Compounds Mindset Pharma Announces Filing of International Patent Application Covering its Family 3 “Microdose” Compounds TORONTO, Dec. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mindset Pharma Inc.

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Screen use, mental health symptoms in children during pandemic

Scienmag

What The Study Did: This study determined whether specific forms of screen use (television or digital media, video games, electronic learning and video-chatting time) were associated with symptoms of depression, anxiety, conduct problems, irritability, hyperactivity and inattention in children and youth during COVID-19. Authors: Xuedi Li, M.Sc., of the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, […].

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RxSight to Present at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

BioTech 365

RxSight to Present at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference RxSight to Present at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Dec. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RxSight, Inc.

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Accelerating Clinical Supply Through Integrated Drug Development

As the development pipeline for new drugs continues to grow, biopharmaceutical companies are re-evaluating how to best manage and balance resources across an increasing number of development projects and complex clinical trials. There are two approaches that can be used to speed a drug from development to clinic faster: timeline compression and parallel processing, but only one that considers the benefits of integrating clinical supply into the overall drug development process.

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HSE biologists prepare strategy for universal COVID test

Scienmag

Russian researchers have developed a strategy to create a cheap and rapid COVID-19 test based on isothermal amplification. According to their publication in Applied Biochemistry and Microbiology, use of this strategy will make it possible to create universal test systems for any of the COVID-19 variants. There are several options for systems that detect traces of […].

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MALACHITE INNOVATIONS ANNOUNCES TWO GRANTED U.S. PATENTS AND NEW PCT PATENT FILING

BioTech 365

MALACHITE INNOVATIONS ANNOUNCES TWO GRANTED U.S. PATENTS AND NEW PCT PATENT FILING MALACHITE INNOVATIONS ANNOUNCES TWO GRANTED U.S. PATENTS AND NEW PCT PATENT FILING CLEVELAND, OHIO, Dec. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MALACHITE INNOVATIONS, INC.

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Limitations in clinical drug research

Scienmag

Frontiers in Clinical Drug Research – Diabetes and Obesity is a book series that brings updated reviews to readers interested in advances in the development of pharmaceutical agents for the treatment of two metabolic diseases – diabetes and obesity. The scope of the series covers a range of topics including the medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, molecular biology […].

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23andMe Announces the Results of the Completed Redemption of All Outstanding Warrants

BioTech 365

23andMe Announces the Results of the Completed Redemption of All Outstanding Warrants 23andMe Announces the Results of the Completed Redemption of All Outstanding Warrants SUNNYVALE, Calif., Dec. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 23andMe Holding Co.

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How Machine Learning Drives Clinical Trial Efficiency

Clinical trial data management is increasingly challenging as studies grow in complexity. Quickly accessing and analyzing study data is vital for assessing trial progress and patient safety. In this paper, we explore real-time data access and analysis for proactive study management. We investigate using adverse event (AE) data to monitor safety and discuss a clinical analytics platform that supports collaboration and data review workflows.

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Immune system can detect disease during pregnancy

Scienmag

Pregnancy is a challenge for the mother’s immune system from the outset. Half of the genes in the foetus are foreign to her body. The immune system has to strike a balance between tolerating the foetus and protecting the mother and foetus from infections. Throughout the pregnancy, an immunological balance takes place between mother and […].

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Gain Therapeutics Reports Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

BioTech 365

Gain Therapeutics Reports Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) Gain Therapeutics Reports Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gain Therapeutics, Inc.

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Study shows how ovarian cancer starts in high-risk women

Scienmag

LOS ANGELES (Dec. 21, 2021) — Stem cell scientists have revealed the origins of a common ovarian cancer by modeling fallopian tube tissues, allowing them to characterize how a genetic mutation puts women at high risk for this cancer. The created tissues, known as organoids, hold potential for predicting which individuals will develop ovarian cancer years or […].

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Quidel’s Antigen Tests Detect the Omicron Variant

BioTech 365

Quidel’s Antigen Tests Detect the Omicron Variant Quidel’s Antigen Tests Detect the Omicron Variant SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Quidel Corporation (NASDAQ: QDEL) (“Quidel”), a provider of rapid diagnostic testing solutions, cellular-based virology assays and molecular diagnostic systems, issued the following statement from … Continue reading →

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The New Clinical Trial Supply Chain: Resilient, Flexible, and Patient-Centric

The global landscape of clinical trials is rapidly changing as studies become more complex. An increasing number of sponsors are seeking enhanced flexibility in their supply chains to address a variety of clinical supply challenges, including patient demand and reducing delays. Demand-led supply and direct-to-patient distribution are next-generation solutions that are helping to meet these growing needs, allowing for more streamlined processes and patient-centric studies.