This site uses cookies to improve your experience. To help us insure we adhere to various privacy regulations, please select your country/region of residence. If you do not select a country, we will assume you are from the United States. Select your Cookie Settings or view our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Cookie Settings
Cookies and similar technologies are used on this website for proper function of the website, for tracking performance analytics and for marketing purposes. We and some of our third-party providers may use cookie data for various purposes. Please review the cookie settings below and choose your preference.
Used for the proper function of the website
Used for monitoring website traffic and interactions
Cookie Settings
Cookies and similar technologies are used on this website for proper function of the website, for tracking performance analytics and for marketing purposes. We and some of our third-party providers may use cookie data for various purposes. Please review the cookie settings below and choose your preference.
Strictly Necessary: Used for the proper function of the website
Performance/Analytics: Used for monitoring website traffic and interactions
For decades, scientists have tried unsuccessfully to target the KRAS gene, which is often mutated in lung, colon and pancreatic cancers. Lumakras is the first drug proven effective.
The psychedelic drug psilocybin (as found in ‘magic’ mushrooms) has promising potential as a treatment for the eating disorder anorexia nervosa, according to new research that looked at its effects on an animal model of the condition.
Prior trial failures hadn’t halted testing of solanezumab, once Lilly’s top Alzheimer’s drug candidate. But its final study defeat may help scientists better understand how to target the brain disease.
Gladstone Institute of Virology director Melanie Ott said: “It’s clear from our results that the BET drugs currently available are not suitable for Covid-19. But certain elements of these drugs could be adapted for future drug development.”.
Through a new deal, Roche has exclusive rights to Sangamo molecules designed to repress the gene that makes “tau,” a protein many scientists view as a main driver of Alzheimer’s.
Scientists at the Northwestern University in Illinois, US, have discovered a non-invasive approach to isolate a tumour’s attack cells from blood, rather than from tumours. Scientists removed and processed melanoma tumours, and found tumour-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) within them.
Targeted protein degradation has emerged as one of the more competitive areas of pharmaceutical research in recent years as scientists develop new ways to reach difficult-to-drug targets.
Scientists have developed a vaccine against a notorious drug-resistant superbug, targeting molecules on its surface that are also found on other bacteria and fungi.
While these researchers rose to the occasion by discovering drugs faster than ever before, variants continue to challenge the world in addressing COVID-19. New innovations in computer-aided drug discovery tools could dramatically accelerate the study of new variants.
link] Checkpoint inhibitors are immunotherapy drugs that block crucial proteins from binding to cancerous tumors, meaning the immune system’s T cells can more easily […]
Sandrock championed the controversial Alzheimer's drug, and was integral to the development of several other of Biogen's most important medicines during his 24 years at the biotech.
Hal Barron, a key figure in GSK's efforts to revitalize its drug research, will step down as its top scientist at a time when the company is feeling heat from investors to deliver faster growth.
The Healey center is at the front of ALS research and care, earning acclaim from patients, doctors and scientists. Still, the complexities of the disease and of drug development have brought hard-felt losses.
Sandrock's appointment to Verge Genomics' board of directors follows about a week after the executive took up a similar post with Voyager Therapeutics.
Microscopic backpacks full of drugs designed to stick to troublesome immune cells have been shown to improve the health of mice with a condition similar to multiple sclerosis in humans.
This can be a problem for figuring out how long a patient using the drug for medical purposes is going to remain impaired. If you ask 50 different people how long the effects of cannabis last, you’re likely to get 50 different answers. A meta-analysis of 80 papers published in 2021 narrowed down this timeframe. […]
a global leader in analytical and clinical laboratory technologies, announced that it has received two prestigious awards from SelectScience: Best New Drug Discovery & Development Product of 2023 and Drug Discovery & Development Webinar of the Year. Agilent Technologies Inc., The […]
The Unseen Heroes of Generic Drugs: Stability Testing 101 As a consumer, have you ever stopped to think about the rigorous process that goes into bringing a generic version of your favorite medication to market? For generic drug manufacturers, stability testing is a critical step in the development process.
Key takeaways: Credit: USC Dornsife/Yekaterina Kadyshevskaya Key takeaways: New technology called “V-SYNTHES” uncovers more effective drug candidates in a fraction of the time other algorithms need. The method screens virtual chemical components that can be “clicked” together to build a drug.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has rescinded its approval for Swiss drug maker Covis Pharma’s (Covis) Makena drug and its generic versions , the only approved treatments aimed at reducing the risk of premature birth.
Scientists at Pretzel believe fixing mutated mitochondrial DNA with a mix of small molecule therapies and gene editing could be key to solving a number of hard-to-treat diseases.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has rescinded its approval for Swiss drug maker Covis Pharma’s (Covis) Makena drug and its generic versions , the only approved treatments aimed at reducing the risk of premature birth.
This intersection is where pharmacognosy meets drug patents, creating a unique landscape that shapes the future of medicine. But what exactly is pharmacognosy, and how does it relate to the complex world of drug patents? Scientists collect and analyze plant samples, often guided by traditional knowledge or ecological observations.
Scientists have worked out why common anti-depressants cause around half of users to feel emotionally "blunted." In a study published today in Neuropsychopharmacology, they show that the drugs affect reinforcement learning, an important behavioral process that allows people to learn from their environment.
BioMed X has entered a research partnership with Sanofi to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) for drug development. This team will focus on creating a versatile computational platform that can precisely forecast the first-in-class drug candidates’ efficacy in virtual patient groups.
This mind-robbing condition has a huge impact on society and the economy, so scientists are working hard to find ways to treat or prevent it. Over 55 million people worldwide have dementia. One of the avenues being explored is the new weight-loss jab, Wegovy. Although age is by far the greatest risk factor for dementia, […]
A team of scientists and pharmaceutical collaborators have discovered a ‘bench to bedside’ drug design, which will hopefully improve the future treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.
The search for a way to treat Alzheimer’s disease has puzzled scientists for decades. This may be why some researchers are shifting their focus slightly, investigating whether treating the systems affected by Alzheimer’s (as opposed to the causes) may better help them find a treatment.
Gilead Sciences has emerged victorious in a legal battle with the US government over patents surrounding the HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) drugs Descovy and Truvada following a federal jury’s verdict on May 9. This research dates to the mid-2000s when CDC scientists developed the PrEP regimen, argued the government.
The Swiss pharma will base cardiometabolic drug research at the new Allston site. Elsewhere, AskBio advanced a gene therapy and Pfizer hired a scientist well versed in GLP-1 science.
Researchers are also investigating blood-based biomarkers to bolster efforts to find Alzheimer’s drugs that go beyond targeting the amyloid protein, so new targets can be tackled, potentially widening the pool of patients who may respond to a therapy. Developing treatment biomarkers and diagnostic biomarkers may help achieve these goals. “P-tau
GOOD MORNING: The future of Biogen’s potential blockbuster Alzheimer’s treatment was thrown back into doubt on Friday when an unusually combative scientific panel contradicted the positive conclusions of staff at the US drug regulator. This drug may be nothing but a lifesaver to Alzheimer’s patients. An estimated 5.8
A team of scientists from the universities of Glasgow and Tel Aviv has developed a groundbreaking method to transform the brain parasite Toxoplasma gondii into a potential vehicle for delivering therapeutic treatments directly to brain cells.
Months after leaving his post as Merck's top scientist, Perlmutter has become CEO of Eikon Therapeutics, which plans to use Nobel Prize-winning microscope technology to discover new drugs.
Researchers are also investigating blood-based biomarkers to bolster efforts to find Alzheimer’s drugs that go beyond targeting the amyloid protein, so new targets can be tackled, potentially widening the pool of patients who may respond to a therapy. Developing treatment biomarkers and diagnostic biomarkers may help achieve these goals. “P-tau
Psychedelic drugs were a hot topic at this year's Society for Neuroscience meeting. Researchers hope the drugs can help people with disorders like depression and PTSD. Image credit: Jahi Chikwendiu/The Washington Post via Getty Images)
If you enjoy working with biological samples and are enthusiastic about healthcare, a career as a clinical scientist might be just right for you. To start applying to clinical scientist jobs today, head over to the Xtalks Job Search platform. Who is a Clinical Scientist? What is it Like to Work as a Clinical Scientist?
Identifying drug patents is crucial for various stakeholders, including researchers, legal professionals, and business strategists. While Google Patents is a widely used tool for searching patent information, it may not be the most effective solution for identifying drug patents. Challenges in Using Google Patents for Drug Patents 1.
We organize all of the trending information in your field so you don't have to. Join 21,000+ users and stay up to date on the latest articles your peers are reading.
You know about us, now we want to get to know you!
Let's personalize your content
Let's get even more personalized
We recognize your account from another site in our network, please click 'Send Email' below to continue with verifying your account and setting a password.
Let's personalize your content