As NAMs become more widely used in drug discovery, assays must meet the demands of more complex models. Discover six requirements for reliable, reproducible and biologically meaningful data.
PROTACs and molecular glues can both remove disease-associated proteins, but choosing between them is not simple. Our new Discovery Toolkit compares the options to help discovery teams choose the right strategy.
Discover how integrated technologies, multiomic approaches and AI are helping researchers translate complex biological signals into actionable tools for drug development and patient care.
What if extreme levels of common traits have a different genetic basis? New research suggests rare, large-effect variants could help explain the extremes and identify potential drug targets.
A preclinical study has identified lysyl oxidase as an intracellular survival factor in triple-negative breast cancer, with researchers demonstrating that sequentially blocking LOX and a compensatory ferroptosis defence pathway significantly suppresses tumour growth without chemotherapy.
A metabolic signal detectable in patient blood has been linked to ALS progression rate and survival, with preclinical data suggesting that boosting levels of the molecule could protect motor neurons and extend survival in disease models.
A preclinical study has identified a metabolic vulnerability in aggressive MYC-driven breast cancers, with researchers demonstrating that simultaneously blocking mitochondrial respiration and glutamine uptake significantly slows tumour growth in mouse models.
A structure-guided peptide vaccine targeting PCSK9 has reduced LDL cholesterol and atherosclerotic plaque burden in mouse models, offering a potential longer-lasting alternative to existing PCSK9-targeting biologics, though primate results remain inconclusive.
Five leading cancer researchers from across genomics, proteomics, cell biology, chemical biology and gene therapy dig into what’s driving cancer drug discovery forward and what’s still holding progress back.
As oligonucleotide therapeutics continue to advance, their safety assessment presents challenges that differ from traditional drug modalities. Discover how nonclinical safety studies, evolving regulatory expectations and real-world case examples can help you navigate these challenges with greater confidence.
Non-animal methods are already used throughout early drug discovery, yet animal testing continues to dominate regulatory safety assessment. Recent initiatives suggest change is coming, but significant scientific and practical challenges remain.