All Drug Delivery articles – Page 4
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ArticleFrom lab to clinic: the rise of Radio-DARPins in oncology
As radioligand therapy continues to show promise, its application in solid tumours remains limited by long-standing biological challenges. In this interview, Julien Torgue, CSO at Orano Med, discusses a new collaborative platform – Radio-DARPins – and how it could help overcome key barriers to clinical progress.
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NewsNew sticky material mimics gecko feet to fight tumours
Inspired by the gecko lizard’s grip, scientists at CU Boulder have developed a sticky, biodegradable material that clings to tumours and delivers chemotherapy drugs over several days.
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NewsSmart nanogels help CAR-T cells penetrate tumours
Researchers in China have developed a next-generation CAR-T cell therapy armed with nanogels that can penetrate the dense barriers of solid tumours. This addresses a major limitation in the treatment of solid cancers with immunotherapy.
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NewsNew weekly injection could transform Parkinson’s disease treatment
A new weekly injection developed by University of South Australia scientists could change Parkinson’s treatment by replacing the need for multiple daily pills – potentially helping millions of patients worldwide.
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ArticleThe future of CNS drug development: signs of real progress
New therapeutic approaches are emerging for CNS disorders – but can they overcome the toughest barriers in drug development? Find out what is driving progress and what still stands in the way.
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NewsTargeting MAPK and PI3K/mTOR pathways halts ovarian cancer growth
A new preclinical study has combined two experimental drugs that effectively block ovarian tumour growth – a strategy that could lead to new treatments against this genetically complex cancer.
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NewsSlowing intracellular transport boosts potential for RNA therapies
Researchers at the University of Basel and Roche have discovered that slowing the intracellular transport of RNA-based drugs significantly improves their therapeutic impact.
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NewsVirtual cell model rankings just got a major upgrade
Shift Bioscience has published a new study introducing enhanced metrics and baselines for evaluating virtual cell models - boosting gene target discovery and accelerating its rejuvenation therapeutics pipeline.
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NewsSOD1 protein found to trigger treatable Parkinson’s progression
Scientists at the University of Sydney have discovered a malfunctioning brain protein linked to Parkinson’s - which could lead to new therapies for the debilitating condition in the future.
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ArticleFuture-proofing drug development with GenAI
Using GenAI and expert reasoning, drug developers can now explore an asset’s long-term potential as early as the preclinical stage. This shift is helping to reshape pipeline planning and refine therapeutic strategy.
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NewsProgramming immunity from within: in-body generation of CAR T cells
Researchers have developed a new method to generate CAR T cells directly inside the body using targeted lipid nanoparticles that deliver mRNA to T cells - offering a safer, faster and more accessible alternative to traditional cell therapies for cancer and autoimmune diseases.
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$250K grant fuels development of new type 1 diabetes therapy
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have received a $250,000 grant from the Critical Path Institute’s Translational Therapeutics Accelerator (TRxA) to develop a novel CD22 bidentate therapeutic for type 1 diabetes to support formulation and new preclinical studies.
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New discovery shows how viral vectors release genes in therapy
Researchers at The University of Osaka have found how structural changes in the VP1 protein of AAV vectors trigger genome release - offering insights for improving the safety, efficiency and stability of gene therapy delivery systems.
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NewsAI platform detects new drug targets in minutes
Fauna Bio has launched Fauna Brain™, a powerful new AI platform that leverages the company’s expertise in comparative genomics to accelerate drug target discovery.
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NewsNew nanoparticle enhances cancer drug penetration
Researchers at Southern Medical University have developed a self-propelled ferroptosis nanoinducer that penetrates deeper into tumour tissues - offering a new strategy for safer and more effective cancer treatment.
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New polymer boosts mRNA vaccine safety
A new material developed at Cornell University offers a more effective way to deliver mRNA vaccines by replacing polyethylene glycol (PEG) with a water-loving polymer poly(carboxybetaine) (PCB).
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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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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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WebinarOptimizing antibody leads in early drug discovery with key developability insights
Stop costly biologic failures. This masterclass reveals high-throughput strategies to optimize antibody leads upfront.
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NewsExperimental peptide targets glioblastoma’s most resilient cells
An experimental peptide from Virginia Tech may offer a new way to stop glioblastoma from coming back by disrupting the cancer’s treatment-resistant core.