Chimp viruses as a vector for human vaccines
09.01.12 Rome – A cold virus isolated from chimpanzees might work as an vector for human vaccines. Adenoviruses are principally suitable as vectors for vaccines for their ability to induce strong immune responses. But as most humans have... moreFirst Ebola-like virus found in Europe
19.12.11 Madrid – Researchers from Spain and the US have discovered an Ebola-like filovirus in bats in northern Spain. The first known filovirus native to Europe was reported in a study published in the journal PLOS Pathogens... morePlenty of clouds, but a silver lining
16.12.11 Milan/Turku – Italian drug developer Newron SpA has had a roller-coaster ride in the last few months. First Merck Serono decided to drop its stake in the company’s Parkinson’s Disease candidate salfinamide, and returned the... moreARN272 eases the pain
15.12.11 Genoa/Irvine – Researchers from the universities at Genoa and Irvine (US) have patented a new compound that blocks removal of the endocannabinoid painkiller anandamide from the synaptic space by a selective transport system.... moreKymos and Ipsen form bio molecules R&D unit
15.12.11 Barcelona - South western Europe gets a new R&D unit in the field of biomolecules. Kymos Pharma, a contract researcher based in Barcelona, has signed an agreement with the French biotechnology group Ipsen to create a R&D group... more
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