Vaccine Research
The big merger between Pfizer and Wyeth will leave Mikael Dolsten in charge of eight research units, including the work that is being done on new vaccines. Report
Controversy continues to surround the big AIDS vaccine trial in Thailand. A dispute over the actual efficacy rate has dogged the researchers involved. But Anthony Fauci, director of the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), remains upbeat. "We now have a proof of concept. It's the first time we've been able to show that," he said. Story
Entest BioMedical has signed a letter of intent to acquire Therinject. Release
Swine Flu
Novavax and Xcellerex have joined forces to produce a new swine flu vaccine for Mexico, where it is applying for an approval. Story
Revenue at Novartis is being swelled by $700 million from the sale of swine flu vaccine. Report
People who get swine flu remain contagious for significantly longer than seasonal flu. Story
There have been widespread reports of school closings as a result of swine flu, including this one from mid-Michigan. Report