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A protein-based COVID-19 vaccine that mimics the shape of the virus

The Pharma Data

Even as several safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines are being administered to people worldwide, scientists are still hard at work developing different vaccine strategies that could provide even stronger or longer-lasting immunity against SARS-CoV-2 and its variants.

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New method identifies antibody-like proteins with diagnostic and therapeutic potential for SARS-CoV-2

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Antibody-like proteins that capture and neutralize SARS-CoV-2 Scientists have used a new high-speed, in vitro selection method to isolate 9 antibody-like proteins (ALPs) that bind to the SARS-CoV-2 virus – 4 of which also exhibited neutralizing activity – within 4 days, according to a new study.

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Gilead says Veklury should work against COVID-19 variants

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So far, neither variant seems to be associated with more severe COVID-19 symptoms, although there has been some preliminary research suggesting the SA strain could allow reinfection with SARS-CoV-2, and also be less susceptible to vaccines. The UK strain – known as B.1.1.7

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Monkeypox Test Kit in Development by Becton Dickinson in Partnership with CerTest Biotec

XTalks

CerTest Biotec specializes in the development and manufacturing of in vitro diagnostic medical devices and has expertise in the detection of human diseases. As such, the smallpox vaccine can be used to protect against monkeypox — according to the WHO, the vaccine is 85 percent effective against monkeypox infection.

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DDW Turning Science into Business Summit: Cancer research

Drug Discovery World

Seiler echoed these sentiments, particularly the evolution of cancer therapeutics in which we aim to target the cancer itself, and the turning point of about ten years ago where scientists began engaging the immune system for controlling homeostasis within individual tissues and organs.

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What an innovation centre means for 3D biology

Drug Discovery World

In April 2021, life sciences solutions provider Molecular Devices launched its Organoid Innovation Centre (OIC), an initiative designed to help scientists leverage the potential of 3D biology throughout the drug discovery process. . 2D vs 3D . 2D biology has been used by pharmaceutical researchers for decades. 2D vs 3D .

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Scottish drug discovery: advancing new research models

Drug Discovery World

Following the Scottish Research and Drug Development Forum meeting, DDW’s Diana Spencer provides a snapshot of drug discovery in Scotland. With over 150 pharma services/supply companies and 19 universities, Scotland is one of the most advanced life science sectors in the UK and the world. There are various other phenomics projects currently ongoing.