Sanofi to Cut 229 Jobs Linked to Blueprint Medicines in Massachusetts
Sanofi filed to cut 229 roles tied to Blueprint Medicines in Cambridge; reductions run from Oct 2026 through June 2027, per state filing.
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WHO and DRC Advance Talks to Launch Phase 3 Ebola Vaccine Trial Amid Escalating Outbreak
The World Health Organization and Democratic Republic of the Congo are negotiating to expedite a multi-armed Phase 3 trial of vaccines targeting the Bundibugyo virus as the outbreak intensifies, WHO director-general warns.
Study Finds No Increase in Deaths After Stopping Statins at Age 75 for Low‑Risk Adults
A French non‑inferiority trial published in Lancet Healthy Longevity found no increase in deaths when low‑risk adults stopped statins at age 75; experts call for shared decision‑making and further study.
Sanofi alerts patients and clinicians as supplies of two Pompe disease medicines dwindle
Sanofi has notified clinicians and patient groups that supplies of Myozyme and Nexviazyme for Pompe disease are dwindling due to bottlenecks and quality-control issues at its Waterford, Ireland, manufacturing site, which handles batch release for multiple markets.
Senate Holds Fauci in Contempt as Questions Persist Over Covid Origins
A Senate committee held Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt after he invoked the Fifth Amendment in hearings on Covid-19 origins, renewing calls for access to Wuhan records and transparent international investigations.
Lawmakers and Scientists Clash as Questions Persist Over Covid-19 Origins
Congressional hearings over Covid-19 origins highlighted disputes over access to Chinese data, a contempt vote against Anthony Fauci, and calls for transparent international investigations.
Artificial Intelligence used to design brand new viruses
Viruses are not alive and it would take another significant leap for AI to generate living organisms. The genetic code of the phage is around 5,400 base pairs (letters) long. The smallest genome of a living cell is around 500,000 base pairs. The human genome is three billion base pairs. Hie says “it would probably…
NHS must plan for heatwaves like it does for winter, health secretary says
Speaking about the recent heatwaves, England’s health secretary, who also gave an interview to the Guardian newspaper on the topic, said: “I spoke to A&E staff who were telling me that they’ve had a big increase in patients coming into A&E linked to the heat in a way that you would normally only see in…
Half of vaccines are binned – 'fridge-free' versions could change that
Prof Saul Faust, the director of the NIHR Clinical Research Facility in Southampton, said it gave “equivalent” immune responses to the conventional vaccine as well as being “safe and well tolerated” in the early stage studies. Faust added: “This obviously has potential to remove cold chain dependence, reduce wastage and improve access.” A larger trial…
National Trust expands park by 32 hectares
He said: “This investment in access, wellbeing and nature means more people can enjoy everything Saltram has to offer. “Whether you’re walking, wheeling, cycling, spending time with family or simply taking a moment to enjoy the views, we hope Saltram East becomes a place that people return to for generations to come.” The trust said…