
German researchers find reason for remdesivir's inefficiency
“We have come to a simple conclusion,” said Max Planck Director Patrick Cramer at the MPI for Biophysical Chemistry. “Remdesivir does interfere with...

B.1.1.7 variant associated with higher mortality
Previous reports from British autorities that suggested a 30 to 100% higher mortality of B.1.1.7 than of the previously dominant form in Europe are...

Next-gen COVID-19 vaccine good in preclinical tests
In contrast to injectable vaccines, the nasal jab seems capablet to induce mucosal immunity which is crucial to eliminate the virus instead only...

BioPhero A/S raises US$17m in Series A funding
New investor exFMC Ventures, as well as existing investors Syngenta Group Ventures and Novo Holdings also participated in the...

German Health Ministry to invest €6.2bn in vaccines
With the request to the national budget committee, which will decide on it tomorrow, Germany more than doubles the amount of money to be invested...

Oxular Ltd raises US$37m
Oxford-based Oxular said it will use the proceeds to finance Phase II studies evaluatingO the company’s lead asset, OXU-001, for the treatment of...

EU orders additional COVID-19 vaccine doses
Under the new deal, the Commission has the option to request supply of an additional 100 million doses. This new agreement is in addition to the 300...