A FIRST IN DENGUE VACCINE STUDY

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DENGUE is a threat to nearly half the world’s population. It continues to be a major public health concern in Malaysia, a century after its first reported outbreak in 1902.

According to the World Health Organization, between 2004 and 2010, Malaysia reported the 10th highest number of dengue cases among the 30 most highly endemic countries/ territories.

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Oxford Univ spin off gets $20 mn for retinal gene therapy

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Oxford University and Wellcome Trust-subsidiary Syncona have formed a firm named Nightstar for developing retinal gene therapies

Syncona, an independent subsidiary of the Wellcome Trust, has made a $19.60 million (£12 million) investment in NightstaRx, which is a spin-out from the University of Oxford and its research commercialization company Isis Innovation. Nightstar will focus on the development and commercialization of therapies for retinal dystrophies, which are degenerative conditions affecting vision.

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