Fujifilm Corp said Friday its biotechnology subsidiary and U.S. vaccine maker Novavax Inc have agreed to manufacture bulk drug substance for the latter's vaccine candidate against the coronavirus disease. The vaccine producer based in Maryland has been developing NVX-CoV2373, a vaccine candidate engineered from the genetic sequence of the new coronavirus, and the Fujifilm … [Read more...] about Fujifilm Affiliate, Novavax Make COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate
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Japanese Startup Creates Internet-Connected Face Mask
As face coverings become the norm amid the coronavirus pandemic, Japanese startup Donut Robotics has developed an internet-connected "smart mask" that can transmit messages and translate from Japanese into eight other languages. The white plastic "c-mask" fits over standard face masks and connects via Bluetooth to a smartphone and tablet application that can transcribe … [Read more...] about Japanese Startup Creates Internet-Connected Face Mask
Japanese Toilet Industry May See Surge in Demand Globally
Japanese toilet industry may see a surge in demand globally as people all over the world are becoming more health-conscious than before. The Financial Times wrote a detailed about this issue. however, we sincerely believe that the demand for the Japanese toilet systems is expected to increase globally as people are becoming wary of old toilet habits. They want to keep … [Read more...] about Japanese Toilet Industry May See Surge in Demand Globally
Fujifilm Speeds Up Manufacturing Avigan As a Possible Cure For COVID-19
TOKYO- Fujifilm Holdings Corp said it has expanded manufacturing capacity to"significantly increase" production of its anti-flu drug Avigan that is being tested as a treatment for COVID-19. Fujifilm expects to increase the production of Avigan up to 100,000 treatment courses by July 2020, about 2.5 times more compared to the beginning of March when the company first began … [Read more...] about Fujifilm Speeds Up Manufacturing Avigan As a Possible Cure For COVID-19
Toyobo Develops Test Kit To Detect Coronavirus Within One Hour
OSAKA- Japanese fiber and biotechnology firm Toyobo Co said Monday it has developed a test kit capable of detecting the new pneumonia-causing coronavirus within 60 minutes. The company's SARS-CoV-2 Detection Kit successfully reduced the time it takes to extract the specific genetic material of the virus and multiply it for detection, it said. Current polymerase chain … [Read more...] about Toyobo Develops Test Kit To Detect Coronavirus Within One Hour