TOKYO -- Japanese pharmaceutical and medical material makers are expanding domestic output of ingredients and production materials for vaccines in response to a creeping shortage of supplies globally.
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Takara Bio looks to put new reagents for mRNA vaccines on the market this fall. (Photo courtesy of Takara Bio)
TOKYO -- Japanese pharmaceutical and medical material makers are expanding domestic output of ingredients and production materials for vaccines in response to a creeping shortage of supplies globally.