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Latent viruses in human genome inspire novel directions for kidney cancer immunotherapy

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Dana-Farber investigators found that normally defunct viral genes that lie dormant in the human genome can be activated in the most common form of kidney cancer (clear cell renal cell carcinoma) and can end up triggering an immune response against the cancer.

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How did pharma develop a vaccine so quickly?

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Both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines copied RNA sequence from the virus genome and found a way to manufacture it at scale with high-level processes and quality control. First, a novel approach was used that didn’t require traditional vaccine production in cell cultures or eggs. 1455NO-HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS_VACCINES_PFIZER_O_.

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Pharma pledges rapid response to Omicron COVID variant

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Omicron has more mutations affecting the spike protein targeted by vaccines than any other strain identified to date – up to 32 mutations versus eight for the Delta variant – but its not clear how that will affect the transmissibility and virulence of the virus. 1.1.529 version of its recombinant protein-based shot.

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The role of data science and text mining in the search for new therapies

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“Text mining was also able to highlight new insights into the mechanisms of pancreatic cancer’s immune evasion, which refers to cancer cells’ ability to evade an immune response” . Figure 1: Trending ‘Protein and Genomic’ terms with a semantic relationship to pancreatic cancer.

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Rome Therapeutics raises $77m for junk DNA-targeting drugs

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The Cambridge, Massachusetts biotech is focusing specifically on the 60% of DNA sequences that repeat themselves hundreds or thousands of times in the genome, known as the ‘repeatome’, that could contain targets for cancer and autoimmune disorders.

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Beyond the Pill: The Rise of Biologics and the Evolution of Pharmaceutical Therapies

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Understanding Biologics: Biologics are a class of therapeutic agents derived from living organisms, such as cells, tissues, or proteins. Personalized Medicine: Biologics offer the potential for personalized treatment approaches by taking into account individual variations in genetics, immune responses, and disease characteristics.

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World AIDS Day 2023: New and Promising Treatments for HIV/AIDS

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Its mechanism of action involves blocking the protein shell (capsid) of the HIV-1 virus, disrupting multiple crucial stages of the viral lifecycle. These dual gRNAs target three specific sites within the HIV genome, facilitating the removal of substantial portions of the viral DNA and minimizing the potential for viral escape.