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STRIPE, an initiative of the American Society of Pharmacovigilance (ASP), aims to standardize pharmacogenomics to reduce adverse drug events. Formed under the FDA's collaborative community framework, STRIPE convenes stakeholders to develop best practices for pharmacogenetic testing. The US Pharmacopeia (USP) joined STRIPE to contribute to standards development, hosting the first STRIPE Annual Meeting and Consensus Workshop in 2024, focusing on health equity, clinical decision support, and other priority areas. Future meetings, like the planned 2025 event in Houston, will continue to evolve STRIPE's mission.

Walgreens faces new threat from Amazon's expansion of same-day pharmacy services, exacerbating existing issues with drug reimbursement pressures. Despite potential rebound from store closures and government action against PBMs, Walgreens stock remains speculative due to Amazon's aggressive push.

Guo-Qing Song, Michigan State University’s Plant Biotechnology Resource and Outreach Center Associate Director, received the American Society for Horticultural Science’s Outstanding International Horticulturist Award for his extensive contributions, education efforts, and transformative impact on horticultural science. Song has trained 180 international horticulturists from 30 institutions in 13 countries and played a key role in establishing a $5 million biotechnology research center in Kenya.

Schistosomiasis, caused by parasitic flatworms, affects over half a billion people globally, with limited treatment options. Praziquantel, developed in the 1970s, is the primary drug but does not prevent reinfection. Researchers, including Oyetunde Oyeyemi and Sergio Verjovski-Almeida, are exploring vaccine development, inspired by rhesus macaques' natural immunity to the parasite. Verjovski-Almeida's team identified potential vaccine targets through extensive protein analysis and phage display screening, aiming to break the disease's cycle.

Obstructive sleep apnea linked to increased risk of abdominal aortic aneurysms in mice due to intermittent hypoxia, degrading aortic structures via MMPs.

Scientists have developed a technique using ultraviolet light to excite nuclear particles in thorium-229, aiming to create a nuclear clock more precise than atomic clocks. This approach, with higher frequency signals, could revolutionize timekeeping and physics, potentially aiding in the study of dark matter and fundamental physics constants.

PetVivo Holdings appoints Skylor Walker as field veterinary business development manager for Louisiana and southern Texas. Walker will focus on expanding sales of Spryng™ with OsteoCushion™ Technology, a veterinary medical device for joint health.

PetVivo Holdings appoints Skylor Walker as field veterinary business development manager for Louisiana and southern Texas, focusing on expanding sales of Spryng™ with OsteoCushion™ Technology, a veterinary medical device for joint health.

The National Science Foundation will establish four research centers to enhance U.S. advanced manufacturing, energy, environment, health, and infrastructure, focusing on CO2 reduction, robotics, domestic rubber production, and sustainable refrigerants. The $104 million initial investment aims to create spinoff companies, patents, and higher education degrees.

A new cancer treatment uses molecular jackhammers to destroy cancer cells with near-infrared light, potentially offering a more targeted and non-invasive option, reducing side effects and improving recovery outcomes.