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A University of Utah doctor’s research led to a major HIV drug. He worries federal cuts will stop people from getting it.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a drug that reduces the chances of contracting HIV. A University of Utah ...
Senhwa Biosciences Highlights Breakthroughs in Dual First-in-Class Drug Programs at Annual Shareholders' Meeting Today
Senhwa Biosciences, Inc. (TPEx: 6492), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, held its 2025 Annual Shareholders' Meeting today, chaired by Chairman Mr. Benny T. Hu. The company delivered updates ...
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Africa: HIV/Aids Breakthrough Not a 'Cure', Popular Social Media Posts Misrepresent the Facts
In 2023, a clinical trial began in South Africa and the US to test the efficacy of a potential vaccine against HIV called VIR-1388. Like other vaccines, VIR-1388 would not be a cure for HIV but, if it ...
Promise of Victory Over H.I.V. Fades as U.S. Withdraws Support
A new drug that gives almost complete protection against the virus was to be administered across Africa this year. Now, much ...
Game-changer HIV shot approved in US may enter Canada by 2026; Just two injections a year
A twice-yearly injectable drug, lenacapavir, hailed as a breakthrough in HIV prevention, could be available in Canada by ...
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MIT's one-shot vaccine could deliver robust protection from HIV
Researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a way to 'supercharge' vaccines to the extent that ...
'HBCUs have always had to think more strategically'
Opinion, comment and editorials of the day ...
US approves twice-yearly injection for HIV prevention. What you need to know about lenacapavir
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved lenacapavir, an injectable drug that offers long-lasting protection ...
Scientific breakthrough: bacteria discovered that converts plastic waste into paracetamol
Science is advancing at a rapid pace every second. Two hundred years ago, it was unthinkable to acquire the knowledge that any human being has today. Perhaps in centuries to come t ...
FDA approves HIV drug based on University of Utah biochemist’s findings
Utah biochemist Wesley Sundquist has achieved yet another milestone with the Food and Drug Administration approval of an antiviral drug for HIV prevention based on his findings.