Bacteria and balance: how understanding the vaginal microbiome can help discover new drugs
Imbalance in the vaginal microbiome has been linked to a range of conditions, from UTIs to preterm birth.
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Darcy Jimenez
Darcy Jimenez is a healthcare reporter for Pharmaceutical Technology and Pharma Technology Focus magazine, covering drug research, development, production and regulation. She is particularly interested in stories about AI, antibiotic resistance, and global health equality.
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New BIO report forecasts an uncertain future for the antibiotics sector
Lack of financial incentives for innovation or distinct pipelines have upped the urgency for reforms in the antibiotic sector.
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AstraZeneca revenues soar with nearly $4bn in Covid-19 vaccine sales
The drugmaker, which is just beginning to profit from its Covid-19 vaccine, has recorded $37.4bn in revenue.
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Cutting the carbon footprint of pharma’s supply chain
The pharma industry needs to target its entire value chain if it wants to make a real dent in…
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Biden ‘reignites’ Moonshot programme with goal to halve cancer deaths
Ahead of World Cancer Day, the US president revamped the Cancer Moonshot initiative to improve cancer prevention and treatment.
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