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It’s been a long time coming for long-term topical psoriasis treatments

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Topicals — creams, ointments, foams, and lotions applied directly to the affected areas of the skin — don’t get nearly as much TV time as their systemic biologic counterparts, the self-injectables with catchy theme songs, where the smiley and sleeveless walk confidently down the street and/or swim. In May, the U.S.

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Robotic capsule could replace injected biologics

European Pharmaceutical Review

Scientists at MIT have demonstrated that a novel robotic capsule could potentially replace conventional biologic injection methods by tunnelling through the intestinal mucus barrier to deliver insulin. Traditionally, delivering protein drugs orally has been challenging. The capsule is also coated with small studs that brush mucus away.

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Forge Biologics and Labcorp partner for gene therapies development

Pharmaceutical Technology

Forge Biologics and global life sciences company Labcorp have announced a strategic adeno-associated virus (AAV) gene therapy development and manufacturing collaboration. In April 2023, Forge Biologics received a qualified person (QP) declaration for the manufacture of AAV gene therapies at its facility in Columbus, Ohio, US.

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Samsung Biologics, GreenLight conclude Covid-19 vaccine engineering run

Pharmaceutical Technology

Samsung Biologics and GreenLight Biosciences have completed the initial commercial-scale engineering run for their messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) Covid-19 vaccine under their manufacturing collaboration. Topic sponsors are not involved in the creation of editorial content. Last year, the companies entered a strategic collaboration.

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Analytica 2024 in overview

European Pharmaceutical Review

International participation and trending topics With over 900 exhibitors, analytica 2024 promises an impressive lineup. The analytica conference addresses this topic with a session on the applications of AI algorithms in laboratory medicine. Top topics at the trade fair include digitalisation, Laboratory 4.0,

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Krystal Biotech receives FDA approval for DEB topical gene therapy

Pharmaceutical Technology

Krystal Biotech has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration for topical gene therapy VYJUVEK to treat dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB) in adults and in children aged six months and above. Topic sponsors are not involved in the creation of editorial content.

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The Importance of Semantic Search Capabilities for Life Sciences Orgs

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For example, a query for “rare disease drug approval” would include results for the Orphan Drug Act from the FDA. Google recognizes that “drug approval” relates to “government regulations.” It also knows “orphan drug” and “rare disease” are associated, though different terms are used. Compare this to another scenario.