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Scientists have developed a mouse model that could be a promising model system for research into factors affecting mammalian embryonic development and disease.

Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine, Nuvaxovid, can now be given to adolescents aged 12 to 17 in the UK.

Canvax’s new inorganic pyrophosphate is designed for in-vitro transcription reactions.

The European Union publishes long-awaited changes to Annex 1.

Moderna is suing Pfizer and BioNTech for allegedly infringing on patents the company filed from 2010 to 2016.

Watson-Marlow and Franz Ziel GmbH have launched a new integrated solution to fast-track cell, gene, and biological therapies.

ChargePoint Technology has acquired single-use container company PuroVaso.

Anthony Fauci announced that he plans to step down as Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases in December 2022.

The European Commission (EC) has approved Celltrion Healthcare's Vegzelma (CT-P16), a biosimilar to bevacizumab referencing Avastin.

ProBioGen will collobarate with NextPoint Therapeutics to develop and manufacture its lead antibody candidate.

Validair Diamond Scientific has installed a new cleanroom for in-house testing, research, and training.

Charles River has received approval to commercially produce allogeneic cell therapy products for distribution in Europe from EMA.

The UK’s MHRA has granted marketing authorization for Novartis’ radioligand therapy, Pluvicto, for the treatment of advanced prostate cancer in Great Britain.

The United Kingdom has approved Moderna’s bivalent COVID-19 vaccine, which targets the original variant and Omicron.

CYTENA’s B.SIGHT cell dispenser is designed to streamline single-cell isolation in microbiology research.

The Faustovirus Capping Enzyme launched by New England Biolabs is designed to increase capping efficiency and scalability of mRNA manufacturing workflows.

Moderna and the European Commission have amended their agreement to convert contractually agreed doses of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine to the company’s Omicron-containing bivalent vaccines for supply in 2022.

Roche announced that FDA has approved Roche’s Xofluza (baloxavir marboxil) to treat influenza in children aged five years and older.

Daiichi Sankyo’s Enhertu (fam-trastuzumab-deruxtecan-nxki) is the first targeted therapy for HER2-low breast cancer.

Merck, known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, will collaborate with Cerevance to identify novel targets for Alzheimer’s disease.

FDA’s CDER SBIA is hosting a three-day virtual conference regarding regulatory best practices for global access to medicines.

Pfizer’s $5.4 billion acquisition of Global Blood Therapeutics is expected to strengthen its sickle cell disease portfolio.

Sartorius’ £415 million (US$429 million) acquisition of Albumedix is intended to bolster its portfolio with recombinant albumin-based solutions.

Catalent will acquire Metrics Contract Services for $475 million to expand high-potent capabilities and oral development and manufacturing capacity.

FDA has approved Coherus’ Cimerli (ranibizumab-eqrn) as an interchangeable biosimilar for all five indications of Lucentis.

Sanofi and Innovent have entered into a strategic collaboration to accelerate development of oncology medicines and expand their presence in China.

Democrats approve curbs for Medicare plans, but not for commercial drug coverage.

Amgen’s acquisition of Chemocentryx includes the autoimmune disease drug Tavneos (avacopan).