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ArticleEnhancing gene therapy with Circio
In this Q&A, Erik Wiklund, CEO of Circio, explains the key findings of their circVec circular RNA platform technology, why they chose AAV-based gene therapy for AATD as the lead programme, and their plans for the future to enhance the potency and reduce the cost of current gold-standard gene therapy. ...
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ArticleTransomics’ impact on a promising liver cancer therapeutic
Using its AI-driven platform, Pepper Bio discovered a promising therapeutic for liver cancer. In this Q&A session with Jon Hu, CEO and co-founder of Pepper Bio, we dive into how the identification of two inhibitors led to a $135M in-licensing deal.
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ArticleThe promise of therapeutics from molecules within our body
In this article, senior leaders at SFA Therapeutics emphasise the importance of re-establishing homeostasis in drug development approaches.
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ArticleUncovering the genetic and cellular impacts of smoking
Epigenetic data assessing the effects of smoking on DNA methylation could serve as biomarkers of exposure effects.
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ArticleThe immune system’s role in lung cancer risk
In this Q&A, Ichan Mount Siani researchers Dr Diego Chowell and Dr Robert Samstein share their new insights about the associations between human leukocyte antigen (HLA) class II loci and lung cancer risk.
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ArticleIdentifying vascular disease associations
In this Q&A, Associate Professor Dr Mete Civelek shares insights from the University of Virginia’s exciting recent study identifying several potential therapeutic targets for accelerating translational research in cardiovascular disease treatment, with a focus on proteins associated with the extracellular matrix (ECM) secretion by smooth muscle cells (SMCs).
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HIF inhibition: a potential therapeutic approach for cancers
In this Q&A, Curve Therapeutic’s Chief Scientific Officer Professor Ali Tavassoli discusses how dual HIF inhibition could combat solid tumours.
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ArticleUsing AI to predict metastatic behaviour of NSCLC
Dr Richard Cote and Dr Ramaswamy Govindan of the Washington University School of Medicine elucidate how AI, particularly deep learning networks, could identify histopathologic features in non-small cell lung cancer, and impact the treatment approach for early-stage patients.
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ArticleBreaking resistance – the future of immunotherapy in oncology
In this episode, we explore the current status and potential solutions to addressing major hurdles in oncology.
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ReportBeyond the lab: vaccine development
This report provides insights into current research and future prospects from potential breakthroughs to global collaboration in pandemic preparedness.
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ArticleDeveloping an mRNA therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy
In this Q&A, Aki Ko, CEO and co-founder of Elixirgen Therapeutics, elucidates how their new mRNA technology could potentially restore muscle function in those suffering from Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
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The advancement of drug-free immunotherapy
Researchers have created a neutrophil therapy, involving micropatches that maintain the cells’ antitumour state, which could offer significant clinical and commercial value.
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Optimised antibody panels for CTC and rare cell enumeration
Despite significant strides in cancer research, metastasis remains the primary cause of cancer-related mortality globally. Joby Chesnick and Tracey Long, from the Digital Biology Group and Life Science Group, respectively, at BioRad Laboratories, reveal how investigation into circulating tumour cells (CTCs) and other rare cell types has led to the ...
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ArticleBreakthrough for pancreatic cancer treatment
Researchers have designed the first small molecule drug targeting K-Ras GD12, which could improve pancreatic cancer outcomes.
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ArticleScalable precision design targeting complex product profiles
We had the privilege of speaking to Dr Víctor Sebastián Pérez, Associate Director of Computational Drug Design, following his presentation at ELRIG UK 2023. He shares his insights into how Exscientia is using AI to design drug candidates for cancer treatment.
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ArticleColon cancer: distinct transcriptional programmes identified
Researchers elucidate the significant role of CDX2 in regulating stemness and differentiation, particularly in the proximal colon’s epithelial cells. This research encourages new combinations of existing drugs, that inhibit both the BRAF and KRAS genes, to be explored.
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ArticleMediating BRAF-mutant melanoma resistance
In this Q&A, esteemed Dr Rhoda Alani discusses the epigenetic landscape of therapy resistant melanomas and elucidates how corin treatment impacts the reprogramming of melanoma cell phenotypes. The findings suggest a new treatment paradigm for melanoma which could also be relevant to targeted therapy resistance mechanisms for other cancer types.
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ArticleInsights into cellular therapies for cancer treatment
Many exciting developments are expected to take place in immunotherapy and oncology in the next few years. We had the privilege of discussing the opportunities of various cell therapies with Dr Suresh Nair, Physician in Chief, who elucidates how Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute is directing research towards better treatments, ...
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ArticleA new genetic biomarker to predict immunotherapy success
Tumours with a greater IGR burden could respond better to immune checkpoint blockades, advancing precise treatments for patients.
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ArticleThe role of anti-viral drug development in a new pandemic era
As humanity faces an impending era of pandemics, global collaboration among governments, organisations and industry is critical. In this article, epidemiologist Dr Jay Varma explores the urgent need for researching and developing drugs to combat a range of epidemic-prone pathogens, and reflects on the increased risk of spillovers and the ...