Generic of Biogen’s Spinraza launches in Argentina
Biogen’s Spinraza has competition in Argentina. The local drugmaker Gador has launched a generic of the spinal muscular atrophy drug under the brand name Ligonux. Launched at an event attended by pediatric neurologists at the Centro Audiovisual Inmersivo de Buenos Aires today, it’s the only generic Spinraza outside of Russia. The launch event was led by company director Alfredo Weber, while speakers included Soledad Monges, head of neurology at Hospital Garrahan, Mariela…
Walking in two worlds: how an Indigenous computer scientist is using AI to preserve threatened languages
Michael Running Wolf leads artificial-intelligence initiatives to revive lost languages and empower Indigenous people. AI researcher Michael Running Wolf grew up listening to his community speak Indigenous languages, an increasingly rare experience. Credit: Taehoon Kim/Northeastern University Read more >>
Archaeologists in Peru discover 3D mural that could date back 4,000 years
The unprecedented find has shifted archaeological understanding about the first civilisations in the Americas The centrepiece of the mural is a stylistic depiction of a large bird of prey with outstretched wings, its head adorned with 3D diamond motifs. Photograph: Pontifical…
Mexico seeks to send first ‘all Latino’ mission to space in 2027
December 2, 2024 The mission will be led by electrical engineer Katya Echazarreta, who became the first Mexican astronaut and the youngest female astronaut at age 26. (Katya Echazarreta/X) A top official in the Sheinbaum administration stated last week that…