Each week we highlight five things affecting the life sciences industry. Here's the latest. CDC issues new guidelines for RSV vaccines The Centers for Disease Control has updated its respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine recommendations now advising that only adults aged 75 and older, or those ... READ MORE >
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5 things to know in life sciences: Week of July 29, 2024
Each week we highlight five things affecting the life sciences industry. Here's the latest. Parasite used to deliver drugs to the brain Researchers are exploring the Toxoplasma gondii parasite as a novel method to deliver drugs directly to the brain, leveraging the parasite's ability to cross the ... READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of July 22, 2024
Each week we highlight five things affecting the life sciences industry. Here's the latest. Extreme heat and its impact on medicines Extreme heat can affect the efficacy and safety of medicines, potentially causing them to degrade or lose potency if not stored properly, according to experts. ... READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of July 15, 2024
Each week we highlight five things affecting the life sciences industry. Here's the latest. New python device enhances rotator cuff surgery outcomes A novel device inspired by the python's ability to exert pressure has been developed to improve the success rates of rotator cuff surgeries by better ... READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of July 8, 2024
Each week we highlight five things affecting the life sciences industry. Here's the latest. How will the FDA be affected by the Chevron ruling? The Supreme Court's decision to overturn the Chevron doctrine reduces judicial deference to federal agency interpretations of ambiguous statutes, ... READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of June 24, 2024
Each week we highlight five things affecting the life sciences industry. Here's the latest. Bridge-editing: A potential superior alternative to CRISPR for DNA alteration A new technique called bridge-editing has been developed, potentially surpassing CRISPR in precision and efficiency for DNA ... READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of June 17, 2024
Each week we highlight five things affecting the life sciences industry. Here's the latest. FDA rule allowing gay and bisexual men to donate blood indicates positive change In 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration updated its guidelines to allow gay and bisexual men to donate blood, focusing ... READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of June 10, 2024
Each week we highlight five things affecting the life sciences industry. Here's the latest. Embracing inclusivity: How biopharmas connect with LGBTQ+ employees Biopharma companies are increasingly creating inclusive workplaces through employee resource groups (ERGs), with 75% of employers now having ... READ MORE >
Health care sees steady growth and remains a job market powerhouse
Health care added 68,000 jobs in May, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report, while pushing up the three-month average to 66,000. One key factor to health care’s resilient job additions comes from the ambulatory services sector. Noteworthy data insights include the following: ... READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of June 3, 2024
Each week we highlight five things affecting the life sciences industry. Here's the latest. Biopharma research productivity increases Recent advancements in artificial intelligence are significantly enhancing research and development productivity by streamlining drug discovery processes, leading to ... READ MORE >