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Announcing Our First Book: Origins

Codon

Our first book, Origins , is now available for purchase. The book is an ode to scientific progress, and the articles within tell stories about everything from the origins of synthetic biology to the discovery of an antimalarial drug in China and the invention of the micropipette. Purchase the Book You can read that here.

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Addressing the grand challenge of global access to vaccines

Drug Target Review

The mad scramble 1 for -80°C freezers during the COVID-19 pandemic is a vivid illustration that we remain unprepared to harness the global potential of vaccine therapeutics. 2 However, it is not just problematic cold chains that limit access to life-saving vaccines.

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COVID-19 and mRNA: A Vaccine Breakthrough

thought leadership

While the mRNA technology was not widely known in the news, it was already understood in the scientific community as the recipe book for the body's cells. Against all odds, the first vaccine available in the USA and the EU for the public was developed following mRNA technology, proving its potential as a new source for vaccine platforms.

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Lessons on Starting a Magazine

Codon

Our first book, Origins , is now available for purchase. All profits will be donated to Malaria Consortium, an organization that vaccinates children against malaria. Books ship later this month. Hopefully, this essay will provide some direction to those of you who may want to start a magazine or print books of your own.

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Codon is Now Part of Asimov Press

Codon

Asimov Press will produce a newsletter, magazine, and books that feature writing about biology, and I’m honored to be leading it with my colleague, Xander Balwit. Photo essays and book projects will launch in 2024. We’re really excited to share them with you soon, in addition to the magazine and book projects.

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Flu jabs limited due to high demand

The Pharma Data

The Boots chain has suspended its appointment booking system for anyone outside of the vulnerable groups, which include people aged over 65. It said it faces “unprecedented demand” for vaccinations, but NHS England says enough stocks are available. ” Pressure on stocks. ” Big challenge. ” Big challenge.

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Codon is Now Part of Asimov Press

Codon

Asimov Press will produce a newsletter, magazine, and books that feature writing about biology, and I’m honored to be leading it with my colleague, Xander Balwit. Photo essays and book projects will launch in 2024. We’re really excited to share them with you soon, in addition to the magazine and book projects.

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