All Drug Development articles – Page 14
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NewsExperimental drug targets gene driving severe seizures in children
Researchers at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute are developing a targeted KCNT1 inhibitor that has shown early promise in reducing seizures in preclinical models.
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NewsNew partnership targets CNS symptoms in ultra-rare diseases
Chiesi Group and Key2Brain have signed a global license agreement to develop two blood-brain barrier-crossing enzyme replacement therapies for alpha-mannosidosis and Krabbe disease – with the aim to help patients with limited treatment options.
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ArticleTranslating Promising Drug Candidates from Preclinical Screening to Clinical Trials
How do new cancer drugs make it to patients? This episode uncovers the challenges, successes, and AI advancements driving oncology treatments from preclinical screening to clinical trials.
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NewsTurning AI into a biological design engine
DenovAI has unveiled a powerful AI-driven protein design platform capable of creating new, functional synthetic proteins from scratch - marking a big step forward for drug 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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ArticlePain relief without the risk: why SRP-001 could change everything
A practicing surgeon turned biotech CEO is developing a novel pain medicine that could sidestep the failures of both opioids and paracetamol.
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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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NewsDual-action therapy clears MDR bacteria in preclinical models
Centauri Therapeutics has published data showing that CTX-09’s ability effectively clears drug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria through a novel dual mechanism, marking a promising development for new infection therapies.
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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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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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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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ArticleFrom siloed data to breakthroughs: multimodal AI in drug discovery
Drug development has long been hindered by fragmented data and complex processes, but a new wave of AI is reshaping the landscape. By integrating genomic, clinical and molecular data, multimodal models are revealing hidden patterns and accelerating more precise advancements in 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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ArticleWhy radiopharmaceuticals are gaining ground in the fight against cancer
Radiopharmaceuticals represent a rapidly advancing field in oncology, using radioactive compounds to both detect and treat cancer at the molecular level. This article explores how targeted radiation is improving patient outcomes while reducing systemic toxicity.
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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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NewsHerpes virus protein boosts T cell power against cancer
Researchers at the University of Michigan have engineered a herpes virus protein to enhance T cell survival and function, offering a new strategy to strengthen cancer immunotherapy.
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NewsChemical hack turns platelets into drug couriers
Researchers at the University of Illinois have achieved the first successful metabolic labelling of platelets, a key step toward using them in targeted drug delivery. The technique could enable short-lived, precision therapies for cancer, immune conditions, and clotting disorders. ...
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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.