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4 Life Science Trends To Pay Attention To in 2021

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The test identifies SARS-CoV-2 protein fragments from nasal swab samples. AI is expected to make significant strides in the life science and healthcare sectors in 2021. Reliable and rapid testing will continue to be a need next year as effective tracing and testing will be key to helping resolve the pandemic.

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Latest Data from Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Involving B.1.351 Variant Shared by Protein Vaccine Maker

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As Novavax awaits emergency use authorization (EUA) from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its protein-based COVID-19 vaccine NVX-CoV2373, the company shared new data this week on the vaccine’s efficacy against the South African B.1.351 1.351 variant.

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The Silent Mutations That Gave Coronavirus a Selective Advantage

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The answer may lie in the genetic code of the virus, which scientists at Duke University have found contains several silent mutations that affect protein folding. The researchers focused on the spike proteins that protrude from the surface of the coronavirus, which are responsible for viral attachment and entry into host cells.

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Lab to jab in 100 days: manufacturing flexibility for future rapid responses

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According to CEPI: “Achieving the 100 Days Mission would give the world a fighting chance of containing a future outbreak before it spreads to become a global pandemic.”. The mission was first put forward during the UK’s G7 Presidency of June 2021, with support from representatives of the life sciences industry.

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Parkinson’s and Melanoma Share an Amyloid Link, Says New Research

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synuclein, a protein involved in the formation of amyloid deposits in the brain characteristic of Parkinson’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders, is also implicated in melanoma. The scientists found that the amyloid-forming protein is expressed at higher levels in melanoma cells than in normal healthy skin. In addition to ?-synuclein,

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Packaging Solutions for Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices: Insights and Considerations

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A container closure system consists of all the packaging components that contain and protect a pharmaceutical product. Container Closure Systems. A container closure system protects the product from environmental conditions, safeguarding a product’s purity, strength, safety and efficacy.

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Are All Excipients Truly Inert? Maybe Not, Suggests New Study

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For example, Advil tablets contain 18 inactive ingredients alongside ibuprofen, the drug’s active pharmaceutical ingredient (API). The results of their interaction study identified 19 excipients which interacted with 12 human proteins in a total of 25 different configurations. But just how inert are these excipients?

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