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Adapting the Delivery of Cancer Immunotherapies Could Cut Costs and Waste

A new analysis suggests that up to millions of dollars could be saved annually by altering the way immune-based cancer drugs are delivered to the body. By using weight-based doses and sharing single-use vials it could also be possible to reduce waste.
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Bioavailable Compound Keeps Free Radicals in Check

A potential therapeutic for one of the major chronic diseases of aging.
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Effects of Birth Control Pills on Women’s Stress Response Explored

A new study from Aarhus University shows that birth-control pills negatively impact women's stress response.
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UK Government Agrees To Provide 10,000 Patients With Personalized Cancer Treatment

Ground-breaking new cancer treatments have moved a step closer with the signing of a major agreement between the government and BioNTech SE.
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Antimicrobial Peptide Could Help To Combat Bacterial Biofilms

Researchers have developed antimicrobial peptides that can target the harmful bacteria growing in biofilms.
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Moderna Announces Global Regulatory Submissions for Its Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine

Moderna, Inc. provided an update on regulatory submissions for mRNA-1345, a vaccine for the prevention of RSV-associated lower respiratory tract disease and acute respiratory disease in adults aged 60 years or older.
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Why Do Some Children Have Longer Remission Than Others After Cell Therapy for Leukemia?

New research sheds light on why some children have a longer remission than others after having cutting-edge CAR T-cell therapy for leukemia.
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Antisense Therapy Restores Fragile X Protein Production in Cell Model

An antisense therapy restores production of the protein FMRP in cell samples taken from patients with fragile X syndrome.
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First Gene Therapy for Hemophilia A Approved in the US

Roctavian (valoctocogene roxaparvovec) has become the first ever gene therapy for adults with severe haemophilia A to be approved by the FDA.
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COVID-19 Vaccines Associated With a One-Day Shift in Period Cycle Length

A new study has found that the COVID-19 vaccines are likely not to blame for any major changes to the menstrual cycle; any changes people did notice were likely the result of their body’s immune system responding to the vaccine.
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