Romark begins phase III trial of COVID-19 antiviral Romark has initiated a phase III clinical trial of its investigational new drug candidate Nt-300 (nitazoxanide extended-release tablets) as a treatment for mild or moderate COVID-19.Read More
Bruker supports COVID19-NMR Consortium Bruker is highlighting its support of a global project called COVID19-NMR that will investigate the structure, dynamics, function, and binding of SARS-CoV-2 viral RNA and proteins using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy.Read More
Illumina's Q2 revenue drops 25% Illumina's revenue dropped 25% due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the company's business in the second quarter. The company's net income also dropped sharply.Read More
Illumina launches affordable sequencing kit for labs Illumina has launched its NovaSeq 6000 v1.5 reagent kit, intended to make genome sequencing more accessible and affordable for labs of all sizes with the introduction of the "$600 genome."Read More
Pfizer to manufacture remdesivir for Gilead Pfizer has inked a multiyear agreement with Gilead Sciences to manufacture and supply Gilead's investigational antiviral drug remdesivir, joining other external manufacturing organizations in supporting efforts to scale up supply for the treatment of COVID-19.Read More
CROs offer new COVID-19 services Contract research organizations (CROs) Caprion-HistoGeneX and Viroclinics have formed a strategic partnership to develop therapeutics and prophylactic solutions targeting infectious diseases like COVID-19.Read More