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'Cosmic joust': Astronomers observe pair of galaxies in deep-space battle

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Astronomers have witnessed for the first time a violent cosmic collision in which one galaxy pierces another with intense radiation. Their results show that this radiation dampens the wounded galaxy's ability to form new stars.

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Scientists create next generation of tools in battle against brain disease

Broad Institute

Scientists create next generation of tools in battle against brain disease By Corie Lok May 21, 2025 Breadcrumb Home Scientists create next generation of tools in battle against brain disease The findings contained in eight studies could lead to targeted gene therapies for brain disorders. By Allen Institute May 21, 2025 Credit: Allen Institute Different populations of cells in the mouse brain, each one targeted with high specificity by one of the many new genetic tools developed by scientists a

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A one-pixel camera for recording holographic movies

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A new camera setup can record three-dimensional movies with a single pixel. Moreover, the technique can obtain images outside the visible spectrum and even through tissues. The development thus opens the door to holographic video microscopy.

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2025 Merkin Prize in Biomedical Technology awarded to pioneers of CAR T-cell therapy

Broad Institute

2025 Merkin Prize in Biomedical Technology awarded to pioneers of CAR T-cell therapy By Corie Lok May 21, 2025 Breadcrumb Home 2025 Merkin Prize in Biomedical Technology awarded to pioneers of CAR T-cell therapy The winners are Carl June, Bruce Levine, Isabelle Rivire, and Michel Sadelain, who developed technology that reprograms patients immune systems to target cancer, leading to several FDA-approved treatments given to over 45,000 cancer patients, including many who had exhausted all other op

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Bridging Innovation & Patient Care: The Growing Role of AI

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Co-founder & CEO at Tattva.Health

AI is transforming clinical trials—accelerating drug discovery, optimizing patient recruitment, and improving data analysis. But its impact goes far beyond research. As AI-driven innovation reshapes the clinical trial process, it’s also influencing broader healthcare trends, from personalized medicine to patient outcomes. Join this new webinar featuring Simran Kaur for an insightful discussion on what all of this means for the future of healthcare!

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FDA Limits COVID-19 Boosters to Seniors, Other High-Risk Groups

Drugs.com

WEDNESDAY May 21, 2025 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has decided that only seniors and people at high risk should get the latest COVID-19 booster shots this fall.The new framework, announced Tuesday, says adults 65 and older, and p.

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A new technology for extending the shelf life of produce

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Researchers developed a way to extend the shelf life of vegetables by injecting them with melatonin using biodegradable microneedles.

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Genomic score predicts patients' progression to multiple myeloma

Broad Institute

Genomic score predicts patients' progression to multiple myeloma By Tom Ulrich May 21, 2025 Breadcrumb Home Genomic score predicts patients' progression to multiple myeloma Mutation-based score provides a personalized indicator of disease severity and progression risk, could help inform early intervention strategies By Elizabeth Dougherty, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute May 21, 2025 Credit: NCI Visuals Online Multiple myeloma tumor cells (green) Related people Gad Getz Related programs Cancer Prog

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Blood, Urine Tests Can Identify Level Of Ultra-Processed Food In Diet

Drugs.com

WEDNESDAY, May 21, 2025 Worried youre scarfing down too many ultra-processed foods?Blood and urine tests might be able to reveal how much of your diet is made up of industrially produced foods, a new study says.Chemicals produced as the body con.

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Fool's gold: A hidden climate stabilizer

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Researchers look to extremes in the past to study how the system reacts to imbalances. They detail an overlooked mechanism for how the ocean can help stabilize massive releases of carbon into the atmosphere following volcanic eruptions.

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9 In 10 U.S. Teens Have Been Cyberbullied

Drugs.com

WEDNESDAY, May 21, 2025 -- Cyberbullying is widespread among U.S. teens and is linked to post-traumatic stress symptoms in middle- and high-school students, a new study says.Nearly 9 of 10 teenagers have experienced cyberbullying, according to the.

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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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Scientists discover class of crystals with properties that may prove revolutionary

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Researchers have discovered a new class of materials -- called intercrystals -- with unique electronic properties that could power future technologies. Intercrystals exhibit newly discovered forms of electronic properties that could pave the way for advancements in more efficient electronic components, quantum computing and environmentally friendly materials, the scientists said.

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Information Flow In Growing Organizations: A Framework For Results

LifeSciVC

By Ankit Mahadevia, former CEO of Spero Therapeutics and Atlas alumni, as part of the From The Trenches of LifeSciVC I recently read Yuval Noah Hariris Nexus ; what stuck with me was how a society uses information to create shared meaning can have a profound impact on peoples experiences. Hariri employs this lens to illustrate the significant differences between living in Moscow versus Michigan in the 1980s and Beijing versus Boston today.

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Unveiling the secrets of planet formation in environments of high UV radiation

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

The fundamental building blocks for planet formation can exist even in environments with extreme ultraviolet radiation, according to a new study.

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Nebraska First State to Ban Soda, Energy Drinks From SNAP Program

Drugs.com

WEDNESDAY, May 21, 2025 Nebraska is the first state to get federal approval to ban the purchase of soda and energy drinks under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps.The change, announced Monday by U.S. A.

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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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Transforming biotherapeutics delivery for local communities

Drug Target Review

In an era where biotherapeutics are transforming the healthcare landscape, the organisation, Vitalant , is uniquely positioned to bridge the gap between cutting-edge therapies and community access. With decades of expertise and a deeply rooted presence in healthcare networks across the country, Vitalant is not just supporting the rise of novel therapies, its actively enabling them.

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Battling Multiple Chronic Illnesses Can Double Risk Of Depression

Drugs.com

WEDNESDAY, May 21, 2025 Battling chronic disease really takes it out of a person, leaving them vulnerable to depression.And people with multiple long-term health problems are even more likely to fall prey to depression, a new study says.Some c.

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Roche strikes Orionis deal to develop ‘molecular glues’ for cancer

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

The Swiss pharma has inked several collaborations in this field, suggesting it sees the approach as promising to rid the body of destructive proteins that are hard to target by other means.

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ICH E6(R3) Implementation Starts Now: Are You Ready?

Advarra

The release of ICH E6(R3) in January 2025 marks the most significant evolution in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines in over a decade. More than a revision, E6(R3) marks a shift from traditional practicesmaking participant safety and data reliability not just priorities, but design drivers, and introducing risk-based proportionality as a foundational approach.

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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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Deaths Waiting For Lung Donation Have Dropped Under New Guidelines

Drugs.com

WEDNESDAY, May 21, 2025 New guidelines for allocating donated lungs are saving more lives, a new study says.By prioritizing medical urgency, the guidelines caused a dramatic decline in the number of people who die waiting for a lung transplant, r.

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Reproductive health startup raises $65M for infertility drugs

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

Founded in 2021, ReproNovo has licensed rights to two drugs from Mereo BioPharma and ObsEva that it thinks could address fertility issues in men and women.

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Many Seniors Fear Cataract Surgery

Drugs.com

WEDNESDAY, May 21, 2025 Cataract surgery is one of the most foolproof procedures in medicine, with a success rate as high as 95%.Nevertheless, many seniors dont get cataract surgery because they fear losing their sight, researchers reported rec.

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How the IRA’s Part B Coinsurance Inflation Adjustments Can Raise Seniors’ Drug Costs

Drug Channels

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is triggering increases in Medicare beneficiaries spending on their Part B drugs. Though CMS touts that the IRAs inflation-based coinsurance adjustments will "lower out-of-pocket costs," the results have been more complicated. Below, we update and expand on our previous analysis. We find that a growing number of Part B drugs now have inflation-adjusted coinsurance rates that are rising, not falling.

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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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Bodybuilding Linked To Sudden Cardiac Deaths

Drugs.com

WEDNESDAY, May 21, 2025 Bodybuilders spend countless hours in the gym to create a heart-stopping physique.But their efforts place their own hearts at risk of stopping, a new study says.Sudden cardiac death is responsible for an unusually high p.

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Perficient Colleagues Are Forging the Future

Perficient: Drug Development

Forging the future is not just about staying ahead and outpacing the competition. As an award-winning top workplace , were leading the way with bold ideas, groundbreaking technology, and a culture built for exponential growth. Every colleague, project, and global initiative plays a key role in shaping the experience at Perficient, whether through career development, community impact, or industry expertise.

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FDA Approves Zynyz as First-Line Treatment for Advanced Anal Cancer

Drugs.com

WEDNESDAY, May 21, 2025 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the humanized monoclonal antibody, Zynyz, (retifanlimab-dlwr) as the first first-line treatment for advanced anal cancer.Zynyz is a programmed death receptor-1 inhibitor.

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Buying Smart: The No-Nonsense Guide to Pharma Procurement

Drug Patent Watch

"The Prescription for Savings: How Smart Pharma Procurement Can Cut Costs Without Compromising Care As the pharmaceutical industry continues to evolve, one thing remains clear: the cost of prescription medications is a burden that's only getting heavier. But what if you could buy smart, not hard? A new guide from Drug Patent Watch reveals the secrets to savvy pharma procurement, helping healthcare leaders make informed decisions that put patients first.

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Redefining Precision Medicine with Organoids: Insights from Crown Bioscience

Crown Bioscience

Redefining Precision Medicine with Organoids: Insights from Crown Bioscience

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Will FDA’s Section 804 “Enhancements” Really Speed Up Drug Imports from Canada?

FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

By Dara Katcher Levy On May 21, FDA announced enhancements to the Section 804 import program (SIP). Section 804 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act provides a pathway for certain prescription drug imports from Canada. The FDA news release provides that FDA is offering to pre-review SIP proposals and meet with individual states and tribes to provide initial feedback on the proposal, with the goal of reducing burden on the state or tribe.

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Engineers discover a new class of materials that passively harvest water from air

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A serendipitous observation has led to a surprising discovery: a new class of nanostructured materials that can pull water from the air, collect it in pores and release it onto surfaces without the need for any external energy. The research describes a material that could open the door to new ways to collect water from the air in arid regions and devices that cool electronics or buildings using the power of evaporation.

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Exploring Thiazole‐Based Heterocycles: Synthesis, Bioactivity, and Molecular Docking for Antimicrobial Applications

Chemical Biology and Drug Design

Synthesis of benzoheteraryl thioacetamide derivatives 4-6 and thiazolyl aminopyrazole derivative 9. Synthesis of thiazolyl pyrazolo[1,5- a ]pyrimidine derivatives 10-13 and 17. Synthesis of thiazolyl pyrazolo[1,5- a ]pyrimidine derivatives 18-22. The antimicrobial efficacy of the newly synthesized compounds was studied extensively. The molecular docking investigation revealed the presence of many derivatives with high binding affinities and distinct interaction.

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Bed-netting prototypes to target malaria-causing parasites

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Scientists have fabricated two bed netting prototypes targeting malaria-causing blood parasites. They designed netting systems to deliver antimalarial drugs called Endochin-like Quinolones (ELQs) that destroy Plasmodium parasites transmitted by mosquitoes.

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Optimizing Protocols to Seamlessly Transfer Med. Chem. Synthesis to Process Development

Fierce BioTech

Optimizing Protocols to Seamlessly Transfer Med. Chem. Synthesis to Process Development pesurya Wed, 05/21/2025 - 16:25 Thu, 07/10/2025 - 10:00 Resource Type Webinar Xiang Li Qixuan Lu The transition from drug discovery to process development presents significant challenges. Developing scalable synthetic routes, sourcing high-quality reagents in large quantities, ensuring efficient technology transfer, and aligning tight project timelines across departments to meet customer needs can all create