Merck’s molnupiravir: Covid-19 gamechanger status relies on patient risk factors
Molnupiravir access may depend on how risk factors are interpreted but availability could be wider with the help of pharmacists
Pharma’s reliance on horseshoe crabs is threatening the species
Conservationists say using the prehistoric creatures’ blood for bacterial endotoxin testing is no longer justifiable.
The ethics of vaccine boosters
With the variance in Covid-19 vaccine access, what are the ethics of promoting third booster shots to the world’s wealthiest?
UK government secures two Covid-19 antivirals ahead of winter
The purchase of Merck and Pfizer’s Covid-19 pills comes as coronavirus cases and hospitalisations rise across the country.
PTF: The ethics of vaccine boosters
In this issue: The ethical dilemma of vaccine boosters, optimising real-world data in the pharma industry, billionaires search for ways to cure ageing, predicting the placebo response, and much more.
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Top countries for Environmental, Social, and Governance Jobs, June-August 2021
Source: GlobalData
| Country | Number of Jobs |
|---|---|
| United States | 7040 |
| United Kingdom | 987 |
| India | 807 |
| China | 581 |
| Canada | 541 |
| Ireland | 367 |
| France | 296 |
| Switzerland | 243 |
| Germany | 198 |
| Belgium | 156 |
Latest News
EC grants approval to BMS’ Opdivo combo for gastroesophageal cancerÂ
In a Phase III trial, Opdivo plus chemotherapy offered statistically significant improvement in overall survival.
Inovio signs MoU with Colombia to boost efforts to tackle Covid-19Â
The MoU will aid in creating production expertise for Inovio’s DNA drugs and technologies in the country.
Pfizer and BioNTech unveil postive data of Covid-19 booster shot trial
The efficacy of the booster dose of vaccine was consistent regardless of race, ethnicity, age, sex or comorbid conditions.
Biotage signs agreement to acquire UK’s ATDBio
Merging ATDBio’s oligonucleotide production skills with the one-stop-shop customer workflow of Biotage offers high potential.Â
Latest Themes
Novavax at risk of losing time advantage once Covid-19 vaccine competitors flex production muscle
Competitor protein subunit Covid-19 vaccine manufacturers are slowly closing in at Novavax’s lead.
ICON Q&A: talking affordability in cell and gene therapies
ICON’s Tamie Joeckel discusses the challenges of making cell and gene therapies affordable for payers and patients alike.
Joe Biden’s global corporation tax deal: A prediction on what’s next
Why have the nations of the world agreed to a new minimum corporation tax rate? And what happens to so-called "Google taxes" now?
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GOQii Launches Smart Fitness Band for Kids in India
Concept: Indian fitness technology startup GOQii has launched a new fitness band, Smart Vital Junior...
ATMO Launches Air Monitoring Device that Gives COVID-Risk Score
Concept: Californian startup ATMO has launched Atmocube, an indoor air quality monitoring system for businesses...
Google Unveils Digital Twin Tool for Logistics and Manufacturing
Concept: Google has introduced Supply Chain Twin, a new Google Cloud solution that facilitates companies...
Rewind Unveils SaaS Solution to Protect Enterprise Data
Concept: Canadian startup Rewind has launched a SaaS solution to protect enterprise data. The solution...
Expert Commentary & Analysis
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Export bans on medicines have returned to pre-pandemic levels, even in countries that experienced high...
Canadian workers and businesses lose pandemic support – leading macroeconomic influencers
Canadian businesses and self-employed workers lose pandemic support, amid no planned replacement or insurance benefits...
Gut-skin axis may hold the answer to hidradenitis suppurativa
A recent study suggests hidradenitis suppurativa may be a good candidate indication for therapeutics acting...
Supply chain crisis triggers deglobalisation – leading macroeconomic influencers
Covid-19, geopolitics, and climate destroy efforts for cohesive global production, threatening an era of low...