Despite the coronavirus pandemic and supply chain issues, the chemical-pharmaceutical industry had a strong first half of 2021

Strong Comeback for the German Chemical Industry

CureVac's Second-Generation mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate Shows Promise
Neutralizing capacity of induced antibodies tested against a range of variants in non-human primates

Sugar-Binding Proteins Prevent SARS-CoV-2 Variants from Invading
Promising therapeutic intervention against SARS-CoV-2

Coronavirus-Killing Antiviral Surface Coating
CodiKoat's surface coating technology received ISO certification and is said to be the fastest antiviral protection of its kind

Bayer to Strengthen Drug Discovery Platform
Acquisition of Vividion should provide therapies for patients whose medical needs are not yet met by today’s treatment options

Sanofi to Acquire Translate Bio
Accelerate application of mRNA technology for the development of vaccines and therapeutics

Efficacy of Probiotics Improved by Simple Coating Strategy
An alternative to improve the bioavailability and treatment efficacy of oral microecologics

Improved Synthesis Route for Molnupiravir
Efficient synthesis from cheap and easily available cytidine

Guess the Chemist (116)
Can you guess the famous scientist from the description?

What Are Swabs for Coronavirus Tests Made of?
Have you ever thought about what swabs are made of and how new research is improving them?