All Analytical Techniques articles – Page 3
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ArticleQuality over quantity: drug discovery automation in 2026
Automation in 2026 is no longer judged by the volume of experiments, but by the reliability of the evidence they produce. As complex biology and tighter budgets collide, industry leaders are pivoting toward automated workflows to secure the data integrity required for confident, early-stage decision-making.
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NewsNew AI genomics platform targets kidney and cardiorenal disease
Seattle-based biotech company, Variant Bio, have launched Inference, an AI-powered genomics platform designed to accelerate drug discovery and identify genetically supported targets.
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NewsPitavastatin identified as potential treatment for triple-negative breast cancer
A commonly prescribed cholesterol-lowering drug, called pitavastatin, could be used to treat patients with triple-negative breast cancer, after researchers found that it has the ability to block a key cancer survival protein.
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NewsPropofol and insulin may reduce cognitive decline in older age
New research from the University of Illinois suggests that widely used drugs, including propofol and intranasal insulin, could help protect ageing brains from memory decline and postoperative cognitive impairment.
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NewsTRPM5 protein switch discovery could lead to new diabetes drugs
Northwestern University scientists have discovered a hidden ‘control switch’ in the TRPM5 protein, which helps regulate taste, blood sugar and gut health and could lead to new therapies for targeting diabetes and obesity.
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NewsPolysaccharide microneedles: the future of cancer immunotherapy
Polysaccharide-based microneedles are emerging as a dual-action platform for cancer immunotherapy, delivering anti-cancer drugs directly to the skin while actively modulating the immune system.
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NewsHow aggressive breast cancer evades the immune system
Researchers in China have discovered a previously unknown mechanism that allows aggressive breast cancers to avoid immune attack, while simultaneously exposing a weakness that could make these tumours especially responsive to existing immunotherapy treatments.
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ArticleThe data fragmentation problem holding drug discovery back
The DMTA cycle depends on clear data flow, yet most labs still work across disconnected systems. Sean McGee, Director of Product at Certara, explains how better infrastructure and AI can help teams work faster and make decisions with more confidence.
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NewsBlocking PAF receptor could offer new liver cirrhosis treatment
Spanish researchers have discovered a key inflammatory mechanism that could lead to new innovative treatments to reduce liver damage and improve vascular function in cirrhosis.
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NewsHomer1 gene discovery could lead to new ADHD therapies
A new study published has demonstrated that reducing background brain activity can sharpen attention, identifying the Homer1 gene as key to developing new targeted treatments for ADHD and related disorders.
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NewsNew study identifies genetic weakness in deadly Candida auris fungus
Scientists at the University of Exeter have discovered a genetic process in the deadly hospital fungus Candida auris, which could help to develop new treatments.
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NewsTiny RNA molecule helps viruses hijack bacterial cells
Scientists have discovered a hidden RNA ‘switch’ used by bacteriophages to hijack bacterial cells, revealing a new layer of viral control that could help advance phage therapy and efforts to combat antibiotic-resistant infections.
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NewsParkinson’s: new study rethinks dopamine’s role in movement
A new study is challenging long-held beliefs about dopamine’s role in movement, revealing new insights into how Parkinson’s disease treatments work and pointing towards more targeted future therapies.
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ArticleBuilding better biologics and a stronger future for women in STEM
Great biologics don’t happen by chance, and neither do great STEM careers. Dr Lidia Serina shares the lessons behind both.
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ArticleThe future of obesity drugs starts in preclinical discovery
Progress in preclinical models and biomarker science is improving early-stage obesity drug development. This article outlines the emerging targets and technologies behind this shift.
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NewsInhibiting DDR1 pathway helps breach pancreatic cancer’s drug barrier
Scientists in Japan have identified a way to weaken the dense fibrotic barrier that prevents drugs from penetrating pancreatic tumours – a promising new strategy that could improve treatment for pancreatic cancer.
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ArticleProtein folding interference: a new path to hard-to-drug targets
Protein folding interference offers access to targets long considered unreachable by traditional drug discovery. By acting on transient folding intermediates, this approach presents a new opportunity to eliminate disease-driving proteins.
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NewsNew organ-on-a-chip models ageing immune response for cancer vaccines
Scientists have developed an organ-on-a-chip platform that replicates age-related immune decline, offering a long-missing tool for testing cancer vaccines in older adults.
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ArticleRNA that knows where to go: the rise of targeted delivery
What if RNA medicines could be guided directly to tumours, sparing healthy tissue and reducing side effects? Advances in targeted delivery are bringing that vision closer to reality.
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NewsFibulin-5 linked to early detection of liver fibrosis
Researchers in Japan have identified a promising blood-based marker that could enable faster, simpler and more accurate detection of liver fibrosis.