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Buying drugs online is easy and convenient but people need to watch for fakes. : https://pharmacydirectgb.co.uk/Flickr. CC BY 2.0

Buying medicines on the internet saves time and money, but it could be deadly. Indonesia is working to regulate online pharmacies and improve public safety.

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When shopping online is deadly

Buying medicines on the internet saves time and money, but it could be deadly. Indonesia is working to regulate online pharmacies and improve public safety.

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Generic and branded medicines for infectious diseases as well as for chronic illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer have become prime candidates for poor-quality medicines. : Jack Sem, Flickr CC BY 2.0

COVID-19 has shown that regulatory processes can fail anywhere, allowing poor-quality medicines through. A new detection test could help shield consumers.

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Poor-quality medicines are everyone’s problem

COVID-19 has shown that regulatory processes can fail anywhere, allowing poor-quality medicines through. A new detection test could help shield consumers.

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Biopharmaceuticals include many vaccines. : Photo by Swarnavo Chakrabarti on Unsplash Public domain

India’s booming biopharma sector presents a new challenge for regulators.

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Proactive regulators key to safe biopharmaceuticals

India’s booming biopharma sector presents a new challenge for regulators.

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IP disputes between governments and their private-entity collaborators climb to especially high stakes when they are about medicines. : Petty Officer 1st Class Kyle Steckler CC BY 2.0

Public money directly and indirectly supports pharmaceutical innovation. Governments need to ensure the public gets a fair return on its investment.

Who owns IP

The public deserves a return on the medicines governments support

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Developments in the field of generating massive computing power will greatly aid researchers looking for a vaccine for HIV, an elusive grail. : Ars Electronica

The search continues at a brisk pace thanks to rapid developments in generating more potent computing power.

Vaccines beyond COVID

Computer modelling to aid search for HIV vaccine

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Global deployment of an mRNA vaccine has helped cement the technology’s future. : Nenad Stojkovic

The mRNA vaccines developed to fight COVID were found to be safe and effective, even for pregnant women, inspiring scientists to explore their potential.

Vaccines beyond COVID

In mRNA we trust

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What have we learnt from previous and current pandemics to help inform us of when the next one might come? : JFB119

Monitoring of wastewater and being alert to unusual cases could help shut pandemics down before they start.

Pandemic warning systems

Pandemic signs still in the sewers

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Some sea sponges contain medically-beneficial compounds. : Havspappan, Flikr

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The potential for new pharmaceutical lies in the ocean, but its biodiversity is unprotected and under threat.

Final Frontiers

Diving into the abyss for new medicines

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Evidence suggests exercise can help with healthy ageing. : Alexandra Marta/Unsplash

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An often forgotten and more pressing need is how do we care for people living with dementia?

Healthy to 100

Will we ever cure dementia?

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