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EU patent changes may spur stem cell research

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EUROPE

The implications of the ECJ ruling on embryonic stem cell research.

HIV advances will fail to reduce global burden for now

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INTERNATIONAL

The implications of advances on HIV therapies.

Mexico's marijuana legislation will have pros and cons

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MEXICO

The regulation does not affect existing provisions regarding recreational use, which remains largely banned. However, a bill approved by the Senate on November 19 would…

COVID-19 therapeutic drugs may be slow to arrive

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INT

So far, only few treatments have shown benefit in clinical trials. The complexity of the disease means a ‘one treatment for all’ drug may still be a long way away from discovery…

International cannabis market growth to drive reform

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INTERNATIONAL

Cannabis pharmaceuticals have experienced dramatic growth in recent years as regulatory approvals have increased. The sector’s expansion deepens contradictions within the…

GenAI will transform workplace tasks across industries

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INT

Using machine learning algorithms, these tools leverage vast online datasets to create new and unique outputs, such as images, text, videos or code, that appear to mimic human…

Psychedelic drug research will increase globally

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INTERNATIONAL

Government authorities, including in the United States, are speeding up licensing for clinical trials of these controlled drugs. Substantial philanthropic funding supports…

Global COVID vaccine roll-out will face many hurdles

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INT

Initial data are expected to become available before the end of the year, and subject to evidence of safety and efficacy, to be submitted for approval and fast-tracked so that a…

Antimicrobial resistance will increase internationally

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INTERNATIONAL

For many infections, first-line treatments are no longer proving as effective as previously. Alternative treatments are not easily accessible in all parts of the world and…

AI 'companions' will become common

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INT

They are represented by realistic-looking human avatars, with whom people can form one-to-one social relationships. Today, the number of people with such AI companions likely…