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Blueprint for adapting US labs for COVID-19 diagnostic testing
Researchers in Boston have repurposed their lab into a centre to test samples for COVID-19, releasing a blueprint of how to do so for other labs in the US.
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Research focus should remain on high quality studies during COVID-19 pandemic, say scientists
Exceptions to high quality research should not be made simply because of the COVID-19 pandemic, argue scientists in a new commentary.
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UK organisations call for investigation of ethnicity and COVID-19 incidence and outcome
The UK National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) wish to fund research exploring if people from black, Asian and middle eastern backgrounds are disproportionately at risk from COVID-19.
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Fundamental molecular research underpins our ability to combat COVD-19, says article
Ali Shilatifard’s article explains how investment in institutes performing molecular research is essential, as it is the foundation for all attempts to combat COVID-19 and other future pandemics.
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£280 million donated for COVID-19 research in three months
A study has shown that the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a high level of research donations, making the condition the third most funded disease on average by year.
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UK government funds 21 new research projects into COVID-19
A total of 21 COVID-19 research projects have been granted funding by the UK government, including vaccine and therapeutic development.
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COVID-19 update: funding for treatments and vaccines
Drug Target Review rounds up the latest announcements regarding funding for research into COVID-19 treatments and vaccines.
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UK Consortium to monitor spread and behaviour of coronavirus
The UK government has invested £20 million into the COVID-19 Genomics UK Consortium, which will use whole genome sequencing to inform infection control measures and therapeutic developments.
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COVID-19 research hub: promoting scientific collaboration
Drug Target Review has created a COVID-19 research hub with forum space for discussions and a place to share your research - plus all of our articles and news.
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Drug Target Review – Issue 1 2020
This issue includes a spotlight on how genomic assays could revolutionise healthcare, a discussion on how lab automation can improve drug discovery and an analysis of whether antibodies can provide an effective coronavirus treatment. Other article topics in this issue include immuno-oncology and artificial intelligence.
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New drug discovery centre with screening capabilities opens in Australia
The National Drug Discovery Centre (NDDC) has opened in Australia, with support from the government to subsidise the screening of medicinal compounds.
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European Patent Office reports increase in life science patent filings in 2019
Last year, the European Patent Office (EPO) saw the number of patents filed in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors rise for the third year in a row.
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ABPI responds to UK points-based immigration system
The ABPI has outlined how the new immigration system in the UK will affect life science workers and businesses, emphasising the need for regular reviews to remain competitive.
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Gender inequality in STEM publishing due to female dropout rates, says study
New research has revealed that despite a rising number of women in STEM publishing papers, there is a large gender difference due to females leaving academia.
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European patent upheld for foundational CRISPR-Cas9 intellectual property
Arguments filed in opposition to a patent for foundation CRISPR-Cas9 intellectual property have been broadly rejected by the European Patents Office.
