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Genomics England launches next-generation research platform
The genomic research platform will initially be used to help fast-track COVID-19 drug research and development, before being leveraged against other diseases, such as cancer.
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Macaques develop short-term immunity to SARS-CoV-2
Researchers experimenting on macaques reveal they were protected against reinfection up to a month after the initial exposure to SARS-CoV-2.
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Protective antibodies identified for rare polio-like disease in children
Researchers isolated monoclonal antibodies from children who has survived infection by EV-D68, the virus linked to acute flaccid myelitis (AFM). These antibodies protected mice against infection.
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Study identifies eight novel coronavirus replication terminators
Scientists reveal eight new molecules, five of which are already US FDA-approved, that can block the polymerase reaction SARS-CoV-2 uses to replicate its genome.
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Novel targeting peptide shows promise against COVID-19 cytokine storm
Experimental peptide combination TAT CARMIL1 reduced collagen degradation as a result of cytokine storm in ex vivo study.
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The coronavirus: seasonality and host-specific action of a “sexy” killer
Dr Ulrich Kutschera outlines why more studies are necessary before the spread and deadliness of the novel coronavirus is fully understood.
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Researchers reveal how a key human anti-HIV antibody prevents infection
The team used cryogenic electron microscopy (cryo-EM) to show how the 10E8 antibody interacts with the HIV’s fusion protein to neutralise the virus.
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Mobile phase optimisation for oligonucleotide analytical methods by LC-MS
1 July 2020 | By Phenomenex
In this on-demand webinar, we provide an overview of nucleic acid therapeutics and discuss the chromatographic challenges associated with oligonucleotides. We also explore modulation of the mobile phase additives alkylamine ion pair and perfluorinated alcohols. Finally, we will show how optimisation of mobile phase can improve not only chromatographic performance…
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Study reveals how SARS-CoV-2 rewires human proteins for replication
A team of researchers has analysed how SARS-CoV-2 hijacks the proteins in its host cells to aid replication and infect nearby cells.
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Therapies targeting AhRs and IDO1 could combat COVID-19, paper says
Researchers have hypothesised that treatments targeting the downregulation of AhRs and IDO1 genes could reduce severity of COVID-19 infection.
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Six molecular targets for COVID-19 identified by researchers
A study of blood samples from COVID-19 patients has allowed a team to reveal six molecular targets that could be used to develop treatments for the virus.
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X-rays reveal structure of SARS-CoV-2 protease at room temperature
Researchers grew large crystals and used an X-ray machine with a less intense beam to elucidate the structure of the SARS-CoV-2 main protease at room temperature.
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Article: Pharma’s response to COVID-19: What’s next?
COVID-19 has affected nearly every Pharma industry. The development of a vaccine is challenging the world’s finest researchers and clinicians.
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Drug repurposing approaches to fast track development of new therapies for COVID-19
26 June 2020 | By Tecan
This webinar described the recent efforts to identify small molecule therapeutics for the treatment of SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 disease.
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Study identifies 68 genes associated with risk of severe COVID-19
A study has revealed 68 protein-coding genes associated with risk of severe COVID-19, nine of which are targeted by drugs currently in clinical trials.
