All Companies articles – Page 10
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ArticleRethinking antibody discovery in the age of automation
James Atwood, COO of Opentrons, shares how accessible lab automation is helping research teams tackle tighter budgets, faster timelines and complex discovery workflows.
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NewsNew therapy for incurable brain disease heads to clinical trials
SynaptixBio has selected its lead drug candidate, SB H-19642, for clinical trials to treat H-ABC - a rare, fatal neurodegenerative disease with no current cure.
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ArticleWhy playing it safe is slowing down drug discovery
President Trump’s proposed drug pricing reforms are putting pressure on early-stage discovery. To keep pace, teams must rethink how they manage risk, resources and collaboration.
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News3D model reveals hidden drivers of smell regeneration
Scientists have developed a simple- 3D mouse tissue model to study how the nose regenerates smell-sensing neurons. The goal is to create an organoid system that can be used to screen potential therapies for smell loss.
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ArticleThe next phase of the multiomics evolution, powered by AI
Genomics laid the foundation for precision medicine, but on its own, it offers only part of the picture. This article explores how integrated multiomics can provide the deeper biological context needed to drive more effective therapies forwards.
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NewsSB000: a safer path to anti-aging therapies
Shift Bioscience has announced new aging research, highlighting the discovery of SB000. This novel single-gene target reverses cellular aging without activating dangerous pluripotency pathways.
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ArticleSolving the disconnect between lab and data scientists: part 1
Lab scientists and data scientists often speak different languages and that miscommunication can slow down important research. In this interview, Ian Kerman shares how his team is working to break down those walls and spark better collaboration.
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ArticleA global push for better animal welfare in research
What does ethical research look like in drug discovery today? In this interview, Charles River’s Executive Director of Global Animal Welfare shares how global standards, the 3Rs and her own path as a woman in STEM are shaping efforts to reduce animal use in science.
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NewsInside the immune ‘handbook’ set to disrupt fibrosis research
Nearly a billion people are affected by chronic organ scarring, yet treatments remain limited. Now, Duke-NUS researchers have compiled a scientific ‘handbook’ of immune cell insights that could fast-track breakthroughs in fibrosis therapy.
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ArticleNew tRNA tech aims to rewrite rare disease treatment
Alltrna is redefining the future of rare disease treatment with engineered tRNA therapeutics that target genetic mutations - not just individual diseases. CEO Michelle Werner shares how this bold, mutation-driven approach could unlock universal treatments for thousands of patients long overlooked by traditional medicine.
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NewsStatins repurposed for sepsis show life-saving potential
A new study suggests statins, cheap and widely used cholesterol drugs, could be repurposed to reduce the risk of death from sepsis. Researchers reported a 39 percent drop in 28-day mortality, highlighting their potential role in critical care.
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ArticleShifting the ADC focus from antibody to payload
While ADCs continue to attract attention in oncology, many developers remain focused on antibodies – overlooking the critical role of payload design. At Sygnature Discovery, Dr Joshua Greally is leading a shift in perspective, advocating for a payload-first approach through the company’s new platform, NewPath ADC. In this interview, he ...
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ArticleAutomated red blood cell exchange: bridging treatment gaps in sickle cell disease care
Despite the promise of gene therapies, automated red blood cell exchange (aRBCX) remains an underutilised therapy in the management of sickle cell disease (SCD). In this article, Dr Aaron Haubner and Carly Newton of Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, highlight the urgent need for partnerships and equitable access to this ...
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ArticleNext-generation drug design: how generative AI can tackle undruggable targets
Generative AI is broadening the boundaries of what is possible in drug discovery. In this article, Murat Tunaboylu, CEO and Co-founder of Antiverse, reveals how the zeitgeist technology is enabling scientists to tackle previously undruggable targets like GPCRs and ion channels to deliver patient impact faster.
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ArticleStrategic planning in ADC development: insights from Lonza
Preclinical and clinical development are critical to the success of ADCs, where early strategic decisions regarding manufacturability and scalability can make or break a project. Iwan Bertholjotti of Lonza emphasises the importance of proactive planning to avoid costly delays and ensure smooth progress towards clinical success.
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ArticleWhat SLAS 2025 really told us about drug discovery
Forget the buzzwords - SLAS 2025 showed what’s genuinely driving progress in drug discovery: usable AI, collaborative platforms and tools that solve real problems.
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NewsNew UCD centre targets the biggest bottleneck in rare research
The world’s first translational research center dedicated to urea cycle disorders (UCDs) has been launched in Zürich, marking a significant moment in rare disease innovation.
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ArticleHow AI and LLMs are transforming drug discovery: part 2
As AI reshapes scientific work, two founders debate how best to build tools scientists can trust — should we embed expertise into the model or the team? From agent-powered labs to hypothesis-generating machines, the future of drug discovery is being reimagined right now.
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NewsELRIG's Drug Discovery 2025 announces event speakers
ELRIG has announced the keynote speakers for Drug Discovery 2025, its flagship life sciences event taking place in Liverpool, England this October.
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ArticleTransforming biotherapeutics delivery for local communities
Vitalant is transforming the path from preclinical drug discovery to patient care by enabling access to cutting-edge cell and gene therapies. With decades of expertise and a nationwide network, find out how they bridge the gap between innovative treatments and local communities, ensuring life-changing therapies reach patients efficiently.