August, 2023

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Medicare names first 10 drugs for price negotiations

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

The list includes the top-selling blood thinners Eliquis and Xarelto, as well as the arthritis drug Enbrel and heart failure medicine Entresto.

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Evolved prime editors are smaller and more efficient for therapeutic applications

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Evolved prime editors are smaller and more efficient for therapeutic applications By Corie Lok August 31, 2023 Breadcrumb Home Evolved prime editors are smaller and more efficient for therapeutic applications Researchers have evolved the editing machine at the heart of the prime editing system, which can make a wide range of changes to the genome. By Sarah C.P.

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Marijuana Should Be Moved to Lower-Risk Drug Category, U.S. Health Officials Say

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THURSDAY, Aug. 31, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has asked the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug under the Controlled Substances Act, a move that could potentially expand.

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Why participating in research can be a rewarding experience

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At the outset, many people may experience apprehension when considering joining a clinical trial. Opting to participate in a research study is a personal one — but it can also be quite gratifying. Various types of clinical studies play a pivotal role in ensuring the approval of life-saving medications and treatments. For this to happen, we need volunteers to take part.

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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven

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Drug Discovery Article Competition Winner

Drug Target Review

Advancing drug discovery for pain disorders: human iPSC-based approach Drug discovery relies on the use of relevant model systems. Most new targets have been discovered using animal models, which while useful, are not sufficiently predictive of human safety and efficacy. We have developed a unique approach for using human induced pluripotent stem cells for target validation from a list of targets from real-world data and whole-genome sequencing.

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Kotlin Tutorial | Kotlin Programming Language for beginners

Perficient: Drug Development

Responsibilities, Skills, Scope and More. The tutorial provides basic concepts of Kotlin. Our Kotlin tutorial includes. What is Kotlin? Pre-Requisites Features of Kotlin Kotlin Architecture What is Kotlin? Kotlin is a programming language introduced by JetBrains in 2011. Kotlin is free, has been free and will remain free. It is developed under the Apache 2.0 license.

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Schizophrenia gene mutation causes many changes in the mouse brain

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Schizophrenia gene mutation causes many changes in the mouse brain By Leah Eisenstadt August 31, 2023 Breadcrumb Home Schizophrenia gene mutation causes many changes in the mouse brain A study of a genetic mouse model of schizophrenia supports two long-debated hypotheses, and unveils additional new clues about the biological roots of the disorder. By Leah Eisenstadt August 31, 2023 Credit: Susanna Hamilton, Broad Communications Researchers studied the effects of a schizophrenia gene mutation in

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Opioid OD Rescue Drug Narcan Will Reach Drug Store Shelves Next Week

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WEDNESDAY, Aug. 30, 2023 -- Narcan, a lifesaving medication that reverses opioid overdose, will be available on U.S. drugstore shelves and online starting next week. People who want to carry Narcan, the nasal spray version of naloxone, will be able.

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Bayer Crop Science 2023 Grants4Ag Awardees

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Halo was proud to host Bayer Crop Science ’s third year of Grants4Ag. Grants4Ag is Bayer’s annual initiative providing funding and expertise to researchers developing novel solutions in agriculture. As part of Bayer’s CropKey approach to crop protection innovation, this year’s awards focused on transformative R&D and breakthrough technologies for next-gen crop protection solutions.

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Stem cell therapy: Alzheimer’s disease symptoms

Drug Target Review

In the pursuit of a remedy for Alzheimer’s disease, a frontier in medical science is illuminating a glimmer of hope. Stem cell therapies have already demonstrated their prowess in treating diverse cancers and ailments linked to the blood and immune system. In an innovative proof-of-concept investigation, researchers at the University of California San Diego have revealed the potential of stem cell transplants as a promising therapeutic avenue against Alzheimer’s disease.

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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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Using Feign Client in Spring Boot: Simplifying Microservice Communication

Perficient: Drug Development

Introduction to Feign Client: In the world of software, microservices are like building blocks that help make programs more flexible and scalable. But for these blocks to work together, they need to talk to each other effectively. Imagine each block sharing information, asking for help, and working together smoothly. Meet Feign Client, a super useful tool for microservices.

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Bristol Myers gets key FDA approval for bone marrow disease drug

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

A broadened clearance for Reblozyl in myelodysplastic syndromes should help Bristol Myers offset the looming loss of revenue from top-selling medicines set to soon lose market exclusivity.

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Fourteen HP&M Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers® in 2024 in America

FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C. (“HP&M”) is is proud to announce that 14 of the Firm’s attorneys have been selected to the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Newly recognized this year are attorneys Josephine M. Torrente (FDA Law), Michelle L. Butler (FDA Law), Sara W. Koblitz (FDA Law), Allyson B. Mullen (FDA Law), and Anne K. Walsh (FDA Law), as well as McKenzie E.

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Cardiac Arrest: Many People Experience Warning Signs the Day Before

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WEDNESDAY, Aug. 30, 2023 -- Sudden cardiac arrest may not come on so suddenly after all. Fully 50% of people who experienced a sudden cardiac arrest had a telling symptom 24 hours before, and these symptoms are different in men than women, a new.

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Deliver Fast, Flexible Clinical Trial Insights with Spotfire

Clinical research has entered a new era, one that requires real-time analytics and visualization to allow trial leaders to work collaboratively and to develop, at the click of a mouse, deep insights that enable proactive study management. Learn how Revvity Signals helps drug developers deliver clinical trial data insights in real-time using a fast and flexible data and analytics platform to empower data-driven decision-making.

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Watermelon Pangenome Reveals Origins of Sweetness

PLOS: DNA Science

As autumn looms, we’re enjoying the last bites of sweet, juicy watermelon. Conventional agriculture has molded our fruits and veggies to suit our palates, gradually crafting domesticated Citrullus lanatus from three ancestral melon species. But the process may have also removed valuable traits. Researchers at the Boyce Thompson Institute in Ithaca, New York, have analyzed genomes of watermelon and its ancestors, revealing traits that early breeders may have inadvertently removed in their q

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Women in Stem August: Meet Theonie Anastassiadis

Drug Target Review

Can you tell us about your journey in the field of STEM and the challenges you encountered along the way? My STEM journey started with a genuine love for biology back in middle school. As I progressed through high school and then Haverford College, I got hands-on lab experience at other institutions like the NIH-NCI and the Bio21 institute in Melbourne, Australia.

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The Innovation Wildcard – Surprise Yourself!

Perficient: Drug Development

An innovation wildcard is a team member who is there to add a unique perspective that the rest of the team may not have. This person can be within the organization or pulled from outside. They may have deep expertise in other areas, or they may be new and more likely to question everything. Innovation demands new ideas and ways of thinking. Adding a wildcard player to the team will help the creativity process.

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Sage, reeling from depression drug decision, to lay off 40% of workforce

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

Two founding executives are leaving Sage alongside a major restructuring announced weeks after the FDA approved the medicine, Zurzuvae, for much narrower use than the company had hoped.

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Clinical Data Like You´ve Never Seen It Before: Why Spotfire Is the Leading Tool for Clinical Analytics

Clinical development organizations face a wide array of challenges when it comes to data, many of which can impact the operational effectiveness of their clinical trials. In this whitepaper, experts from Revvity Signals explore how solutions like TIBCO® Spotfire® enable better, more streamlined studies. The whitepaper also features a success story from Ambrx, a leading biopharmaceutical company, detailing how it has leveraged Spotfire to tackle data quality and collaboration challenges in clinic

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What happens in each clinical trial phase? [infographic]

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Before any new treatment is able to be approved, it is required to go through the vigorous testing process known as clinical trials. These trials are aimed at determining whether or not a drug, medical device, therapy, or other type of intervention is safe and effective for the public.

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Poll: Only Half of Older Adults Have Heard of the New RSV Vaccines, Arexvy and Abrysvo

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MONDAY, Aug. 28, 2023 -- About half of older adults (52 percent) have heard of the new vaccines against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), Arexvy and Abrysvo, according to the National Poll on Healthy Aging released online on Aug. 22.

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#WhyIScience Q&A: A computational biologist helps build datasets for genetic disease diagnosis

Broad Institute

#WhyIScience Q&A: A computational biologist helps build datasets for genetic disease diagnosis By Corie Lok August 17, 2023 Breadcrumb Home #WhyIScience Q&A: A computational biologist helps build datasets for genetic disease diagnosis Katherine Chao talks about her work managing the Genome Aggregation Database (gnomAD) and the importance of diverse datasets in rare disease diagnosis.

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Therapeutic frontiers: the potential of RRx-001 and AdAPT-001

Drug Target Review

What makes RRx-001 a first-in-class hypoxia-activated therapeutic, and how does its dual mechanism of action differ from traditional cancer treatments? Most, if not all, traditional cancer treatments are single minded. Their mechanisms of action are completely consistent no matter the tissue or environment in which they find themselves. RRx-001 (nibrozetone) is different because in tissues where 3 “Hs” are present, namely hypoxia (low oxygen), hyperaemia (over-vascularisation), and high hydrogen

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Six Challenges to Navigate When Shifting From Wholesale to Direct-to-Consumer Models

Perficient: Drug Development

The transition from a wholesale-centric business model to include a new direct-to-consumer (D2C) approach presents lucrative opportunities alongside a suite of technical and operational intricacies to consider. While the move brings manufacturing companies closer to end consumers, it also requires several considerations spanning content creation, post-purchase support, and overall brand experience.

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Apellis finds faulty needles in probe of rare eye drug side effects

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

The company doesn’t know if the needles have caused retinal vasculitis in some people receiving its geographic atrophy drug Syfovre, but is no longer recommending their use.

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Maui Fires: How Mitochondrial DNA Will Identify Human Remains

PLOS: DNA Science

The Maui firestorm was so vast and fast that most identification of human remains will come from bits of persisting DNA from mitochondria. The “Powerhouse of the Cell” Most people likely last encountered mitochondria in high school biology class. The footprint-shaped “powerhouse of the cell” releases energy from breaking the chemical bonds that hold together nutrient molecules.

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Poorer Neighborhoods Linked to Higher Asthma Rates in Kids

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THURSDAY, Aug. 31, 2023 -- When factoring in why children get asthma, a child's neighborhood may be important to consider. New research finds that living in a neighborhood during early childhood that has better access to resources was associated.

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Carrier receives International Award for Outstanding Leadership

SCIENMAG: Medicine & Health

Julie Carrier, professor and head of the University of Tennessee Department of Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science, was awarded the James R. and Karen A. Gilley Academic Leadership Award during the annual international meeting of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) in July.

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Cancer immunotherapy: GDF-15’s role in Anti-PD-1 resistance

Drug Target Review

The focus of this study is on Growth Differentiation Factor-15 (GDF-15), a cytokine known for its critical role in feto-maternal tolerance, which has now been found to be hijacked by tumours to evade immune attack. We will explore how GDF-15 impacts the tumour microenvironment and hinders the infiltration of T cells into the tumour, as well as the implications of neutralising GDF-15 to reverse its inhibitory effects and sensitise tumours to anti-PD-1 treatment.

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Nuclear DNA influences variation in mitochondrial DNA

Broad Institute

Nuclear DNA influences variation in mitochondrial DNA By Allessandra DiCorato August 16, 2023 Breadcrumb Home Nuclear DNA influences variation in mitochondrial DNA Whole genomes from hundreds of thousands of people reveal new complexity in how the nuclear and mitochondrial genomes interact, which may influence how cells produce energy. By Allessandra DiCorato August 16, 2023 Credit: Sonja Vasiljeva, Broad Communications The energy-producing machines inside cells, called mitochondria, have their

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HIV cell therapy startup Addimmune heads to Wall Street via blank-check merger

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

The deal will help fund a cell-based treatment that completed Phase 1 testing last year and is designed to provide a “functional cure” for patients with HIV infections.

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What is primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC)?

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Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is a condition that impacts the bile ducts of the liver, causing them to become inflamed and ultimately scar. It primarily affects young and middle-aged men, and 80% of patients with PBC also have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

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Do Most Americans Know How to Help Loved Ones Battling Addictions? New Poll Says Yes

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THURSDAY, Aug. 31, 2023 -- If a loved one were living with addiction, a majority of Americans say they would know how to get help. About 71% of 2,200 respondents to an American Psychiatric Association poll said they would know how to assist a friend.

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Unveiling the Power and Potential of GraphQL in Modern Web Development

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In the dynamic world of web development, where user expectations are higher than ever and application complexity continues to grow. The need for efficient data retrieval and flexible APIs has become paramount. Enter GraphQL, a revolutionary query language for APIs that is reshaping how data is requested, fetched, and managed. In this comprehensive exploration, we’ll dive deep into the essence of GraphQL, its core principles, benefits, and real-world applications.