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Samsung, Biotech Partner on mRNA Vaccine Production

By Alan, on November 24th, 2021%

A developer of synthetic RNA products is partnering with Samsung Biologics to manufacture Covid-19 vaccines made with messenger RNA. . . . → Read More: Samsung, Biotech Partner on mRNA Vaccine Production

CEPI Funding Covid-19 Variant Vaccine

By Alan, on August 19th, 2021%

A biotechnology company is advancing a vaccine to protect against disease from SARS-CoV-2 variants, with new support from the organization CEPI. . . . → Read More: CEPI Funding Covid-19 Variant Vaccine

Gates Grant Funds HIV-Birth Control Implant

By Alan, on August 9th, 2021%

A biotechnology company received a foundation grant for an implanted device to prevent HIV infection and unwanted pregnancy in women. . . . → Read More: Gates Grant Funds HIV-Birth Control Implant

Trial Shows Malaria Vaccine Protects Young Children

By Alan, on April 23rd, 2021%

Results from a clinical trial in Burkina Faso show a high efficacy rate for a candidate vaccine to protect young children against malaria infections. . . . → Read More: Trial Shows Malaria Vaccine Protects Young Children

Trial Shows Home Mosquito Device Cuts Malaria Cases

By Alan, on February 26th, 2021%

A clinical trial shows homes installed with devices that attract then kill mosquitos have fewer malaria cases than homes with standard preventions. . . . → Read More: Trial Shows Home Mosquito Device Cuts Malaria Cases

Novartis, Gates Partner on Sickle Cell Gene Therapy

By Alan, on February 17th, 2021%

Global drug maker Novartis is collaborating with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to find affordable gene therapies for sickle cell disease. . . . → Read More: Novartis, Gates Partner on Sickle Cell Gene Therapy

One-Dose Covid-19 Vaccine Shown to Prevent Hospitalization

By Alan, on February 3rd, 2021%

Results from four international clinical trials show high disease prevention rates from one dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine. . . . → Read More: One-Dose Covid-19 Vaccine Shown to Prevent Hospitalization

Novavax, J&J Return Mixed Covid-19 Vaccine Results

By Alan, on January 29th, 2021%

Results from international clinical trials show largely favorable results for two Covid-19 vaccines, but still limitations against the South African variant. . . . → Read More: Novavax, J&J Return Mixed Covid-19 Vaccine Results

Institutions Join Global Health Breakthrough Network

By Alan, on January 28th, 2021%

Wellcome Leap aims to establish a model for faster design and development of health breakthroughs, beginning with elimination of administrative obstacles. . . . → Read More: Institutions Join Global Health Breakthrough Network

NIH Grant Funds A.I.-Based Tuberculosis Detector

By Alan, on November 27th, 2019%

A company developing a system to quickly detect tuberculosis by analyzing sputum images received a federal grant to advance and validate its technology. . . . → Read More: NIH Grant Funds A.I.-Based Tuberculosis Detector

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