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Moderna Launches Trial of mRNA Vaccine for Methylmalonic Acidemia
The first patient has been dosed in a Phase 1/2 study of the investigational mRNA therapeutic for methylmalonic acidemia, a life-threatening, inherited metabolic disorder.
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UK Approves First Monoclonal Antibody Treatment for COVID-19
The UK government’s independent expert scientific advisory body, the MHRA has approved Ronapreve as the first monoclonal antibody combination product indicated for use in the prevention and treatment of acute COVID-19 infection for the UK.
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Positive Impact of Restoring Hormone Levels in Neutered Dogs
A case study has given the first report of hormone restoration therapy for a dog suffering from diverse physical and psychological symptoms following castration. Treatment resulted in improved mobility and reduced anxiety.
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Existing Drugs Can Kill SARS-CoV-2 in Cells
Researchers worldwide have been looking for ways to treat COVID-19 since the pandemic began. Vaccines represent the best measure to prevent the disease, however, therapies remain in short supply. A new study reveals several drug contenders already in use for other purposes that have been shown to block or reduce SARS-CoV-2 infection in cells.
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Improving Predictions of Climate Change Impact on Agriculture
Most scientists agree climate change has a profound impact on U.S. agricultural production, however, estimates vary widely, making it hard to develop mitigation strategies. Agricultural economists have proposed a more accurate and place-specific approach to data analysis.
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Source of the Northern Lights Is Also Depleting the Mesospheric Ozone Layer
The same phenomenon that causes aurorae, the curtains of light often visible from polar regions of Earth, causes ozone layer depletion. This could have significance for global climate change and therefore, understanding this phenomenon is important. Now, a group of scientists has provided greater insight into this phenomenon.
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Can a Heartburn Drug Help Doctors Treat COVID-19?
Researchers say that an over-the-counter acid reflux medication might hamper some of the most deadly effects of the coronavirus.
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Cleaning Up Nylon Production
Many products that require strength, durability and weather resistance are made with a type of nylon called nylon 6-6. However, producing this material requires an environmentally unfriendly process, which uses the endangered element zinc as a catalyst. Now, researchers have developed “greener” methods that use alternative metals. They might even be able to substitute waste iron in the form of rust, or ferric oxide, for the endangered element.
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Key Protein Helps Sperm Do Their Job in a Timely Fashion
A team of researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine detail how GIV/Girdin, a ubiquitous signaling molecule plays a critical role in male fertility.
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Human Breast Milk Sugars Could Be Used To Combat Infection in Newborns
Researchers have discovered that human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) — short strings of sugar molecules abundant in breast milk — can help to prevent group B streptococcus infections in human cells and tissues and in mice. Someday, HMOs might be able to replace antibiotics for treating infections in infants and adults.
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