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Thermo Fisher announces construction of new cGMP plasmid DNA manufacturing facility

Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, today announced the construction of a new cGMP plasmid DNA manufacturing facility in Carlsbad, Calif.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 18 Dec 2020

University of Ottawa earns 10 Canada research chairs covering a broad scope of subjects

The University of Ottawa has earned a total of 10 Canada Research Chairs (CRCs) covering a broad scope of subjects, from the exploration of disruptive impacts of stress on higher brain functions to the need to preserve Indigenous traditional cultural memories, and emerging computing technologies that pave the way to smart cities.

18 Dec 2020

Vi-DT typhoid conjugate vaccine met primary endpoints in phase III study

Vi-DT typhoid conjugate vaccine, developed jointly by the International Vaccine Institute (IVI) and SK bioscience, has met the primary endpoints in a phase III study in Nepal.

17 Dec 2020

FDA grants EUA for new COVID-19 viral antigen test

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted emergency use authorization (EUA) today for an innovative COVID-19 viral antigen test developed with support from the National Institutes of Health's Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics (RADx) Initiative.

16 Dec 2020

NET study: New theranostic approach effective in reducing tumor volume and extending lifespan

A pair of copper radionuclides that target the somatostatin receptor overexpressed in neuroendocrine tumors has proven successful in identifying tumors and improving survival.

16 Dec 2020

FDA issues new emergency use authorization for BinaxNOW COVID-19 Ag Card Home Test

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a new emergency use authorization (EUA) for the BinaxNOW COVID-19 Ag Card Home Test which is authorized for use by patients at home with a prescription.

16 Dec 2020

BAT advances COVID-19 vaccine candidate into phase-I clinical trial

The COVID-19 vaccine candidate (KBP-COVID-19; NCT04473690) will become one of a number of potential vaccines to have progressed beyond pre-clinical testing.

16 Dec 2020

Researchers use aroma diffuser for assessing the fit of face masks

Researchers have developed a way to use a simple home aroma diffuser to test whether N95 and other types of sealing masks, such as KN95 and FFP2 masks, are properly fitted, a result which could be used to help protect healthcare workers and the public from contracting or transmitting COVID-19.

16 Dec 2020

RedHill Biopharma announces promising preliminary results from opaganib study

TEL AVIV, Israel and RALEIGH, NC, December 15, 2020, RedHill Biopharma Ltd., a specialty biopharmaceutical company, today announced promising preliminary results from a preclinical study with opaganib.

15 Dec 2020

Researchers design new chemical tool with high configurational stability, catalytic activity

Researchers have designed and built a new chemical tool inspired by natural metal-containing enzymes in living organisms. The product, a tetrahedral "chiral zinc", maintains its shape for years, providing a new structure with exciting possibilities for manufacturing pharmaceuticals and optical electronics.

15 Dec 2020

Hazardous chemicals in plastics threaten human health

Plastics contain and leach hazardous chemicals, including endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) that threaten human health.

15 Dec 2020

Environmental monitoring shows SARS-CoV-2 contamination of surfaces in food plants

The COVID-19 pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 has presented new challenges to food manufacturers.

15 Dec 2020

Researchers develop new technology for efficient production of monoclonal antibodies

Proteins in biopharmaceutical productions are usually separated and purificated through the expensive chromatography technique. European researchers are developing an innovative membrane crystallization technology to overcome the issue and make the production of monoclonal antibodies more efficient.

15 Dec 2020

SLS and Eppendorf to supply ultra-low temperature freezers for UK COVID-19 vaccines

Scientific Laboratory Supplies and Eppendorf have been chosen to provide ultra-low temperature freezers for the country’s supply of COVID-19 vaccines.

15 Dec 2020

UHN gave first COVID-19 vaccine in Canada

University Health Network today gave the first COVID-19 vaccine in Canada. This landmark event signals a potential turning point in the pandemic and underlines the value of science and worldwide cooperation.

14 Dec 2020

Custom Design and Manufacture of Specialist Microplates

Porvair Sciences provides a complete design and manufacturing service to help customers develop new and innovative custom microplates for specialist applications.

From Porvair Sciences Limited 14 Dec 2020

Annual Legionella Conference to address major health crisis

A virtual special session of the annual Legionella Conference co-hosted by NSF Health Sciences and the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) will focus on disease prevention from waterborne pathogens during a public health crisis.

10 Dec 2020

Effective adoption of digital technology underpins businesses’ response to COVID-19

Increased adoption of new digital technology has underpinned businesses’ response to COVID-19, with four in ten citing it as both vital to retaining jobs, and the ongoing viability of their business model, according to a new report from the University of Liverpool.

10 Dec 2020

Interim analysis of phase 3 study shows excellent efficacy of SARS-CoV-2 vaccine

South African study data were used to evaluate the safety of the vaccine in the results just published, but not its efficacy [which refers to the percentage reduction of disease].

9 Dec 2020

Tomatoes could become a new, natural source of Parkinson's disease drug

Scientists have produced a tomato enriched in the Parkinson's disease drug L-DOPA in what could become a new, affordable source of one of the world's essential medicines.

9 Dec 2020

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Thermo Fisher announces construction of new cGMP plasmid DNA manufacturing facility

University of Ottawa earns 10 Canada research chairs covering a broad scope of subjects

Vi-DT typhoid conjugate vaccine met primary endpoints in phase III study

FDA grants EUA for new COVID-19 viral antigen test

NET study: New theranostic approach effective in reducing tumor volume and extending lifespan

FDA issues new emergency use authorization for BinaxNOW COVID-19 Ag Card Home Test

BAT advances COVID-19 vaccine candidate into phase-I clinical trial

Researchers use aroma diffuser for assessing the fit of face masks

RedHill Biopharma announces promising preliminary results from opaganib study

Researchers design new chemical tool with high configurational stability, catalytic activity

Hazardous chemicals in plastics threaten human health

Environmental monitoring shows SARS-CoV-2 contamination of surfaces in food plants

Researchers develop new technology for efficient production of monoclonal antibodies

SLS and Eppendorf to supply ultra-low temperature freezers for UK COVID-19 vaccines

UHN gave first COVID-19 vaccine in Canada

Custom Design and Manufacture of Specialist Microplates

Annual Legionella Conference to address major health crisis

Effective adoption of digital technology underpins businesses’ response to COVID-19

Interim analysis of phase 3 study shows excellent efficacy of SARS-CoV-2 vaccine

Tomatoes could become a new, natural source of Parkinson's disease drug

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