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Vertex secures FDA clearance for infants’ cystic fibrosis therapy

Pharmaceutical Technology

The approval allows KALYDECO to be used in infants who have at least one mutation in their cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene that is responsive to the therapy, on the basis of clinical and/or in vitro assay results. This cohort showed a safety profile identical to that found in older children and adults.

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Researchers reverse the in vitro and in vivo effects of the mutation that causes Stormorken syndrome

Medical Xpress

They study gene variation and mutations that cause rare genetic diseases. A mutation is a permanent change in the genetic material. That was the case when Thilini Gamage was to carry out one of the studies in her doctoral work with Professor Eirik Frengen at the Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo.

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General Design Methods for mRNA Drugs

Pharma Mirror

This represents an increasingly promising field of precision medicine, holding significant prospects for preventing and treating numerous challenging or genetic diseases. In vitro transcribed (IVT) mRNA has been successfully The post General Design Methods for mRNA Drugs appeared first on Pharma Mirror Magazine.

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FDA Action Alert: Urovant, Athenex, scPharmaceuticals and Vertex

The Pharma Data

On May 14, the company presented data from the vibegron EMPOWUR 52-week extension study and data by age groups from the 12-week placebo-controlled EMPOUR study at the 2020 American Urological Association Annual Meeting. The drug is a once-daily, beta-3 adrenergic agonist. David Staskin, principal investigator of EMPOWUR and a urologist with St.

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Molecular Diagnostic Tests: The Unsung Hero of Precise Clinical Decision Making

Roots Analysis

These diagnostic solutions are essential for detecting and monitoring diseases, identifying genetic abnormalities, and guiding personalized treatment plans. Molecular diagnostic tests refer to tests intended to detect specific sequences in human genomic samples, such as DNA or RNA, in order to diagnose a particular disease.

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Transitioning Between Academia and Industry: Advice from Leading Scientists That Made the Switch

XTalks

Leaving academia for industry is a route that academic scientists and professors did not traditionally pursue in the past due to perceived differences in skillsets, experiences and even associated stigmas. However, this has since changed, and now, transitioning between academia and industry has become more commonplace. Key Moments.

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Birinapant licensing; AvantGen, IGM pairs up for anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies; BeiGene, Novartis to co-dvelop Tislelizumab; Valo raises USD190 M; Bluebird Bio Spins-off

Delveinsight

The companies believe that their candidate in its original IgG format has shown potent neutralization activity in in vitro assays and in an in vivo animal model. Bluebird bio recently announced its plans to split its genetic disease and oncology businesses. and Europe.