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COVID-19 Vaccines and Therapeutic Development
Scientists are concerned about the emergence of SARS-CoV-2 variants and whether existing vaccines will remain effective against them. Hence, the development of robust therapeutic systems, such as repurposing drugs, could aid in managing the pandemic more efficiently. This article discusses the different vaccines and potential treatments developed thus far.
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Analytical Testing in Wine Making: Transform Quality Control Into Quality Design
The need to attain a high level of consistency and reproducibility in wine production, despite the complex interactions that impact winemaking outcomes, has brought advanced analytical technology onto the manufacturing floor of wineries worldwide.
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The Physicality of Consciousness and Self
The desire to understand consciousness is a human need. For some of us, this need presents as a fleeting sense of curiosity every now and then, often becoming buried under the preoccupations of daily life. For others, pursuing this need can become our life's purpose. This is the case for British visual artist Susan Aldworth.
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High-Throughput Screening: Using a More Intelligent Approach for Hit Discovery
While industrial laboratories can screen vast numbers of potential drug compounds, many academic researchers are adopting more focused strategies.
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Cryopreservation: Applications and Advances
In this article, we explore the challenges with cryopreservation and the emerging advances that could improve these methods.
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Exploiting Genetics To Improve Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
In this article, we will explore how advances in genetics and liquid biopsy can be exploited to enhance cancer diagnosis and treatment.
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The Ethics and Safety of COVID-19 Vaccine Passports
We spoke to Tasnime Osama, honorary clinical research fellow at Imperial College London to learn about the ethical considerations surrounding vaccine passports and how ethical hacking could improve their security.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Storage and Stability
COVID-19 vaccines are here, they are headed out globally and the world is faced with a giant logistical task: keeping these vaccines in their desired storage conditions to ensure stability and efficacy of every dose that goes into an arm. What are the storage requirements of vaccines and why does it matter?
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Revolutionizing Metabolomics Practices With Machine Learning
This article discusses the opportunity to use recent advancements in AI and machine learning for natural product drug discovery.
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Unintended Consequences: The Risks of Vacating COVID-19 Vaccine Patents
In this op-ed piece, Michael S. Kinch, director of the Centers for Research Innovation in Biotechnology and Drug Discovery at Washington University in St. Louis, explores the issue of eliminating patent protection for COVID-19 vaccines.
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