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Omicron sublineage BA.2 a Variant of Concern: WHO
News | February 23, 2022

Omicron sublineage BA.2 a Variant of Concern: WHO

As part of its on-going work to track variants, WHO's Technical Advisory Group on SARS-CoV-2 Virus Evolution (TAG-VE) discussed the latest evidence on the Omicron variant of concern


CanSinoBIO's Convidecia approved as heterologous booster in China
News | February 21, 2022

CanSinoBIO's Convidecia approved as heterologous booster in China

Heterologous booster vaccination refers to the use of vaccine boosters from different technology platforms from the prime vaccines, which could improve the overall immune response and enhance protection against other variants


IIT Delhi develops strategy for development of drug molecules
Biotech | February 21, 2022

IIT Delhi develops strategy for development of drug molecules

The researchers are of the view that the new drug designing strategy demonstrated by them could also be adopted to treat retroviral infections.


Valneva receives funding for Covid-19 vaccine from Scotland
Biotech | February 21, 2022

Valneva receives funding for Covid-19 vaccine from Scotland

The grants are expected to be received over the next three years, commencing March 2022


Moderna expands Its mRNA pipeline with new development programs
Biotech | February 20, 2022

Moderna expands Its mRNA pipeline with new development programs

These programs are: Herpes simplex virus (HSV) vaccine candidate, Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) vaccine candidate and Checkpoint cancer vaccine.


GSK pauses phase III RSV maternal vaccine candidate programme
News | February 20, 2022

GSK pauses phase III RSV maternal vaccine candidate programme

This decision does not impact the ongoing AReSVi 006 phase III trial for RSV older adults.


Hetero’s molnupiravir Phase III studies show 65 % reduction in hospitalisation
News | February 19, 2022

Hetero’s molnupiravir Phase III studies show 65 % reduction in hospitalisation

Early viral clearance (negative RT-PCR) and significant clinical improvement were observed within five days of administering the antiviral drug. There were no fatalities reported during the study


Covid-19 fuels innovative PCR-based detection methods
Medical Device | February 19, 2022

Covid-19 fuels innovative PCR-based detection methods

According to Fortune Business Insights, the launch of new PCR-based detection techniques will lead to a surge in demand for PCR instruments in the coming years


Nirsevimab EMA regulatory submission accepted under accelerated assessment
Biotech | February 17, 2022

Nirsevimab EMA regulatory submission accepted under accelerated assessment

Nirsevimab is the first investigational long-acting antibody designed to protect all infants for the respiratory syncytial virus season with a single dose


Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine approved in Australia for children (6-11 years)
News | February 17, 2022

Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine approved in Australia for children (6-11 years)

Moderna's vaccine has already received regulatory approval for adults and adolescents in Australia