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Advancing research on human immune systems in India to develop better vaccines

Express Pharma

The vaccine efforts of the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted our knowledge about gaps in the immune system. Reductionist systems, such as genetically identical inbred mice, have long been the choice for immunology research, which focuses on studying the cells, tissues, and organs that make up the immune system.

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After a Vaccine – What? The Shift from Research and Discovery to Communications

Eye on FDA

Vaccines for COVID-19 are the focus of the moment – politically and scientifically speaking. Scientifically, there was the big news that a vaccine trial had experienced a serious adverse event bringing a pause to bear in its continuation, likely throwing further cold water on the political side of the equation.

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High levels of exposure to COVID virus may reduce protection from vaccination, prior infection: Study

Express Pharma

The study was performed to understand whether the immunity gained after vaccination or a prior infection was less effective or “leaky” in situations where people are exposed to high levels of the virus.

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The imperative of fridge-free vaccines

European Pharmaceutical Review

Many of today’s vaccines are produced in ready-to-inject liquid formulations that must be kept cold to maintain stability. However, this greatly complicates both the worldwide distribution and stockpiling of vaccines and other drugs. A requisite cold chain has been designed and implemented to be uninterrupted from factory to patient.

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RVAC and University of Pennsylvania to develop mRNA vaccines

Pharmaceutical Technology

RVAC Medicines has announced a research collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) for the discovery and development of mRNA vaccines. The mRNA vaccine candidates will help reduce the chances of autoimmune responses that might lead to allergic conditions or serious autoimmune diseases.

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As the Prospect of a Vaccine Approaches, Business and Communications Challenges Are Just Around the Corner

Eye on FDA

Coincident to COVID-19 case levels in Europe and the United States entering new and serious levels comes welcome news on the development of a vaccine. While vaccination may actually begin in December, the number of doses will be limited. In addition, the process of vaccination takes time.

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Large UK study suggests vaccination helps treat long COVID

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The likelihood of long COVID symptoms was found to decrease after COVID-19 vaccination, and evidence pointed to an even greater improvement after a second dose. However, the authors say more data is needed before vaccination can be considered a treatment for the condition.

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