Day: December 14, 2021
Merck Collaborates with Innovative Biotech to Support Establishment of First Vaccine Production Facility in Nigeria
– Supports West African pandemic readiness program – Accelerates self-sufficient vaccine development and manufacturing in West Africa LAGOS, Nigeria, Dec. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Merck, a leading science and technology company, today announced that it has signed an agreement with biotechnology company Innovative Biotech (IB) to design the manufacturing process for the first vaccine production […]
Adagio Therapeutics Reports Reduction in In Vitro Neutralizing Activity of ADG20 Against Omicron SARS-CoV-2 Variant
Previously Reported In Vitro Data Demonstrating that Individual Omicron Mutations Were Not Associated with ADG20 Escape Do Not Translate to Omicron Authentic and Pseudovirus Assays WALTHAM, Mass., Dec. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Adagio Therapeutics, Inc., (Nasdaq: ADGI) a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of antibody-based solutions for infectious diseases […]
New Studies: Pfizer Vaccine Provides Protection Against Hospitalization in Omicron Patients
A new study out of South Africa shows that Pfizer’s two-dose COVID-19 vaccine provides a high degree of protection against hospitalization from the fast-spreading omicron variant. The real-world study, conducted by the South African Medical Research Council and Discovery Health, the country’s largest private health insurance administrator, was based on more than 211,000 positive COVID-19 test results between November 15
Nonprofits Urge Addition of Deadly Noma Disease to WHO List
The disfiguring disease noma, found mainly in poor areas of sub-Saharan Africa that lack health care, kills 90% of victims, most of them children, when left untreated. Noma is preventable, and to that end, aid groups are urging the World Health Organization to add Noma to its list of neglected tropical diseases. Eight-year-old Amadou Compaore recently recovered from noma, a
Rumba Shimmies onto UNESCO Cultural Heritage List
Congolese rumba is among at least nine new entries on UNESCO’s “representative list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity.” UNESCO is making its 2021 designations this week, recognizing cultural heritage ranging from Arabic calligraphy to falconry to Nordic clinker boat traditions. Congolese rumba was named to the list Tuesday. The Democratic Republic of Congo and the Republic of Congo
LeddarTech to Showcase Critical Sensing and Perception Solutions Enabling ADAS and Autonomous Driving at CES Las Vegas 2022
LeddarTech invites LiDAR manufacturers, Tier 1-2 suppliers, system integrators and automotive OEMs to discover the latest in ADAS and AD sensing and perception technologies at booth 7061 January 5-8 at CES QUEBEC, Dec. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LeddarTech®, a global leader in providing the most flexible, robust and accurate ADAS and AD sensing technology, […]
LeddarTech présentera ses solutions novatrices de détection et de perception appuyant les systèmes ADAS et de conduite autonome au CES Las Vegas 2022
LeddarTech invite les fabricants de LiDARs, fournisseurs de rang 1-2, intégrateurs de systèmes et équipementiers automobiles à découvrir les dernières nouveautés touchant les technologies de détection et de perception pour les systèmes ADAS et AD au stand 7061 du 5 au 8 janvier au CES QUÉBEC, 14 déc. 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LeddarTech®, chef de […]
LeddarTech apresenta soluções essenciais de detecção e percepção que permitem ADAS e direção autônoma na CES Las Vegas 2022
A LeddarTech convida os fabricantes LiDAR, fornecedores de níveis 1 e 2, integradores de sistemas e OEMs automotivos para descobrir o que há de mais recente em tecnologias de detecção e percepção ADAS e AD no estande 7061, de 5 a 8 de janeiro na CES QUEBEC, Dec. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A LeddarTech®, […]
GivePower Receives Energy Globe Award for Its Innovative Solar Water Farm in Kenya
Local solar-powered desalination technology provides access to clean drinking water for up to 35,000 people in the region every day NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — GivePower, an international non-profit organization dedicated to providing clean water and clean power in developing regions around the world, was awarded the prestigious Energy Globe Award for its Solar […]