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This desert moss has the potential to grow on Mars

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

The desert moss Syntrichia caninervis is a promising candidate for Mars colonization thanks to its extreme ability to tolerate harsh conditions lethal to most life forms. The moss is well known for its ability to tolerate drought conditions, but researchers now report that it can also survive freezing temperatures as low as 196 C, high levels of gamma radiation, and simulated Martian conditions involving these three stressors combined.

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July 4 Tips for Folks Caring for People With Alzheimer's

Drugs.com

SUNDAY, June 30, 2024 -- Big pops of noise and light are always a part of Independence Day celebrations.But the "rocket's red glare" (and bang) can be disorienting and upsetting for people struggling with Alzheimer's. An expert offers up four key.

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Prolonged Activation of the GLP-1 Receptor via Covalent Capture

Covalent Modifiers

Özge Ünsal, Z. Selin Bacaksiz, Vladislav Khamraev, Vittorio Montanari, Martin Beinborn, and Krishna Kumar ACS Chemical Biology 2024 DOI: [link] The incretin gut hormone glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) has become a household name because of its ability to induce glucose-dependent insulin release with accompanying weight loss in patients. Indeed, derivatives of the peptide exert numerous pleiotropic actions that favorably affect other metabolic functions, and consequently, such compounds are being

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New tentative approval for Alembic drug dabigatran etexilate mesylate

Drug Patent Watch

Dabigatran etexilate mesylate is the generic ingredient in two branded drugs marketed by Alkem Labs Ltd, Apotex, Hetero Labs Ltd Iii, and Boehringer Ingelheim and, and is included in five NDAs.

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How Machine Learning Drives Clinical Trial Efficiency

Clinical trial data management is increasingly challenging as studies grow in complexity. Quickly accessing and analyzing study data is vital for assessing trial progress and patient safety. In this paper, we explore real-time data access and analysis for proactive study management. We investigate using adverse event (AE) data to monitor safety and discuss a clinical analytics platform that supports collaboration and data review workflows.

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RAPS Convergence 2024 to Feature Session on Accelerating Breakthrough Device Commercialization — Led by HPM Medical Device Regulatory Expert Adrienne Lenz

FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

RAPS Convergence 2024 is set to host a must-attend session on CDRH’s Total Product Life Cycle Advisory Program (TAP), promising attendees an exclusive insight into a pioneering initiative aimed at improving the medical device commercialization landscape. Session Details: A Path to Faster Breakthrough Device Commercialization – CDRH’s Total Product Life Cycle Advisory Program (TAP) Thursday, September 19, 2024, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM Session Leader: Adrienne Lenz, RAC – Principal Medical Device Regula

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Which pharmaceutical companies have the most drug patents in Lithuania?

Drug Patent Watch

This chart shows the pharmaceutical companies with the most patents in Lithuania. Patents must be filed in each country (or, in some cases regional patent office) where patent protection is desired.