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European regulators begin rolling review of AZ’s COVID-19 vaccine

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European regulators have started a first ‘rolling review’ of a COVID-19 vaccine, which is being developed by AstraZeneca in collaboration with the University of Oxford. But this does not mean that the CHMP is ready to make a conclusion on the safety and efficacy of the vaccine.

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Discovery of MicroRNA Genetic Regulation Leads American Scientists to Win 2024 Nobel Prize

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The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to American scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for their groundbreaking discovery of microRNA (or miRNA) and its role in post-transcriptional gene regulation. A gene contains instructions within our DNA.

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Transforming cold chain infrastructure: ‘Ultra-cold smart container can transport all of the leading vaccine candidates for COVID-19’

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Up to 10% of vaccines can be reportedly lost in transit due to breakage or fluctuations in sub-zero temperatures required for preservation, but a manufacturer of data-driven temperature-controlled smart containers says it can cut that rate to just 0.1%.

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Covid-19 vaccines targeting Omicron variants expected to be ready for this autumn

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As regulatory agencies gear up for another round of Covid-19 vaccine deliberations centered on emerging variants, Moderna has released data on its booster’s efficacy against Omicron subvariants. The mRNA-1273.214 booster contains the original Spikevax vaccine and a candidate targeting Omicron BA.1 1 variant of concern.

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Moderna says new bivalent COVID-19 vaccine tops Spikevax

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Moderna’s new version of its COVID-19 vaccine, which targets two virus variants including Omicron, has outperformed the company’s original Spikevax shot in a head-to-head clinical trial. It has predicted sales of COVID-19 vaccines will be around $21 billion this year. Three-month data will be reported later this summer.

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BioNTech Unveils the BioNTainer, a Modular mRNA Vaccine Factory to Help Production in Africa

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BioNTech announced its new vaccine manufacturing approach in Africa where the company will ship modular factories, called the BioNTainer, to the continent to enable domestic production of the vaccines to help increase supplies. Related: BioNTech to Build First mRNA Vaccine Production Plant in Africa. Photo source: BioNTech.

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Hungary steps out of line with EU to order Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine

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Hungary is to order a consignment of Russia’s Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine, as the country struggles to contain the infection rate. According to press reports , the decision puts Hungary on “collision course” with the EU, which has not approved the vaccine or plans to review it either. The country has had more than 1.8