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David Liu receives Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences

Broad Institute

Since their initial development, both base editing and prime editing have been used by thousands of laboratories around the world and have enabled the study and potential treatment of many genetic diseases. Liu became an HHMI investigator in 2005 and joined the JASONs, academic science advisors to the US government, in 2009.

Science 138
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The 3Rs Principles in Cosmetic and Self-care Industry: the Regulation that Prioritises Animal Welfare

biobide

Cruelty-free cosmetics have emerged as a powerful statement within the beauty industry and Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), reflecting a growing consumer consciousness on the ethical treatment of animals. In 2009 this ban was expanded to include a ban on the use of any ingredient tested on animals for cosmetic products.

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Unlocking the power of stem cell therapy

Drug Target Review

What are the current challenges and limitations surrounding stem cell therapy in preclinical studies, and how are these issues addressed to ensure the safety and efficacy of potential treatments before advancing to clinical trials? Despite their potential, ADSC therapy faces several challenges in preclinical studies.

Therapies 105
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Treatment Plans That Worked

The Pharma Data

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AHA News: Few Clinical Studies Examine High Blood Pressure Treatments for Black Americans

The Pharma Data

based clinical trials investigating interventions for high blood pressure between 2009-2018, just 52 were exclusively in Black people. While the numbers grew over that decade – from 3.9% (3 of 77 trials) in 2009 to 6.2% (9 of 146) in 2018 – the increase was not enough to be statistically significant.

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ViiV Healthcare presents positive proof-of-concept findings for GSK3640254, a novel, investigational maturation inhibitor for the treatment of HIV

The Pharma Data

Because maturation inhibitors use a unique mechanism of action that targets HIV differently than other antiretrovirals currently available, they have the potential to offer new treatment options for individuals who may have experienced resistance to other classes of HIV treatment. Kimberly Smith, M.D., Kimberly Smith, M.D.,

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Janssen Submits Application Seeking U.S. FDA Approval of STELARA® (ustekinumab) for the Treatment of Pediatric Patients With Juvenile Psoriatic Arthritis

The Pharma Data

With the limited availability of pediatric patients for clinical trial inclusion, researchers can extrapolate data from trials with adults to determine the potential efficacy and tolerability of a treatment for a pediatric population. A decision from the U.S. FDA is anticipated in late 2022. “As