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NIH clinical trial of universal flu vaccine candidate begins
Source: National Institutes of Health Vaccine targets six flu strains.
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FDA approves updated Covid vaccines
Source: STAT News The FDA announced Monday that it had greenlit two updated Covid-19 booster shots in people as young as six months old.
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Is Being Competent And Qualified The Same Thing In The GCP World?
Source: Clinical Leader When it comes to Good Clinical Practice principles, the mention of "competence" is underwhelming. Yet, there is plenty of talk about education, training, and experience. Is "competent" and "qualified" synonymous?
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How Higher Education Institutions In America Can Adapt To Today's Challenges
Source: Forbes Many colleges might be ill-prepared for these new realities, but there are some immediate steps they can take.
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Scientific retractions may become easier to spot as Retraction Watch finds new partner
Source: Science Five-year deal will share journal watchdog’s widely used database with Crossref in return for stable funding.
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What to make of Biden’s latest Cancer Moonshot efforts
Source: STAT News President Biden’s latest Cancer Moonshot efforts are inspiring hope among cancer researchers, but not everyone is impressed.
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China fines academic research database owner CNKI US$6.9 million for illegal data handling a year after initiating probe
Source: South China Morning Post CNKI was found to have collected user data without consent, including non-essential personal data, adding to a US$12.6 million antitrust fine last year.
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Animal Welfare Noncompliance: Data and Process
Source: NIH Extramural Nexus As part of proper stewardship of taxpayer funds, we at NIH are obligated, both legally and ethically, to ensure the welfare and reduce risks for those involved in our supported research activities.
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AI In Clinical Research: Now And Beyond
Source: Forbes The use of AI in clinical research is progressing and will improve the way drugs are tested
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