FDA closes investigation into Salmonella outbreak traced to moringa powder

FDA closes investigation into Salmonella outbreak traced to moringa powder

The FDA has concluded its investigation into an outbreak of Salmonella infections related to Rosabella-brand moringa powder capsules distributed by Ambrosia Brands LLC. As of April 1, there have been 10 patients from eight states confirmed in the outbreak of Salmonella Newport and Salmonella Kentucky. Three of the patients have required hospitalization. The outbreak strains…

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New TYK2 Inhibitors for Psoriasis Achieve High Clearance Rates in Randomized Trials

New TYK2 Inhibitors for Psoriasis Achieve High Clearance Rates in Randomized Trials

DENVER — Two drug candidates to expand oral therapy options for psoriasis had similar and consistent performances in separate phase III clinical trials reported here. The allosteric TYK2 inhibitor zasocitinib achieved at least 75% improvement in the psoriasis area and severity index (PASI 75) and physician-rated clear or almost clear skin (physician global assessment [PGA]…

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Tobacco plant altered to produce five psychedelic drugs

A tobacco plant has been modified to produce five psychedelic drugs Aharoni lab, Weizmann Institute if Science Scientists have engineered tobacco plants to produce five powerful psychedelic compounds normally found in other plants, fungi and animals in a single crop. They argue that using plants to manufacture the drugs would be simpler and more sustainable…

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