Melanoma research: targeted drug duo reactivates immune response
Researchers at Sutter’s California Pacific Medical Center have discovered a potential new treatment strategy for melanoma patients who stop responding to immunotherapy.
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Researchers at Sutter’s California Pacific Medical Center have discovered a potential new treatment strategy for melanoma patients who stop responding to immunotherapy.
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Penn engineers have built an AI model that creates new antibiotics – and early tests show some work as well as existing approved drugs.
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Scientists at Tufts University have developed an AI tool that demonstrates how tuberculosis drugs kill bacteria – an advancement that could speed-up the discovery of shorter, more effective treatments.
AI is starting to transform drug discovery, but progress is still slow and big challenges remain. Thibault Géoui explores the gaps, hurdles and breakthroughs needed before it can truly change pharma R&D.
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