All Drug Discovery Processes articles – Page 13
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NewsNew CAR-T cell therapy capable of destroying glioblastoma cells
A new CAR-T treatment developed in Switzerland has shown striking early success against glioblastoma, one of the deadliest brain cancers, and is now moving towards human trials.
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NewsRecycled nuclear fuel to power new cancer treatments in the UK
The UK is set to turn recycled nuclear fuel into new cancer treatments, thanks to a £18.8 million investment in a project using lead-212 to develop Targeted Alpha Therapies.
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ArticleTackling the organ shortage through vascular bioengineering
Frontier Bio’s vascular bioengineering research connects tissue modelling with graft development to advance regenerative medicine and drug discovery.
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ArticleTransforming central labs with automation and AI: setting new standards for modern trials
Demands on central laboratories are consistently increasing, heightening the challenge to deliver operational excellence and the highest standard of scientific integrity with both speed and agility. ICON Laboratories is transforming the way we leverage data and intelligent operational models to meet evolving trial needs.
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NewsPDX models: a new tool for colorectal cancer research
Patient-derived xenograft models are reshaping colorectal cancer research by preserving the complexity of real tumours, potentially helping scientists to develop new therapies in the future.
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ArticleRVX-001: a universal vaccine to tackle antimicrobial resistance
Drug-resistant infections are on the rise, endangering global health. Neil Murray from ReNewVax explains how the company’s universal pneumococcal vaccine, RVX-001, could reduce antibiotic use and help curb antimicrobial resistance.
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NewsDeepTarget tool helps identify secondary cancer drug targets
A new computational tool, DeepTarget, is demonstrating context-specific targets and repurposing opportunities, showing that what may be a side effect in one patient could serve as a treatment in another.
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NewsCRISPR disruption of NRF2 re-sensitises tumours to chemo
Researchers have shown that using CRISPR to disable the NRF2 gene can restore chemotherapy sensitivity and slow tumour growth.
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ArticleMaking science run at the speed of thought: the reality of AI in drug discovery – Part 1
Everyone talks about AI speeding up drug discovery, but Eric Ma explains why, without clean data and statistical discipline, it can actually do the opposite.
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NewsScripta Therapeutics raises $12m to advance neurodegenerative research
Oxford-based techbio start-up Scripta Therapeutics has announced a $12 million seed funding round helping them to reshape conventional drug discovery.
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ArticleResetting retinal networks with a gene-agnostic approach
What if treating blindness did not mean fixing a single faulty gene? Find out how modifier gene therapy is designed to protect vision by targeting broader retinal pathways.
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ArticleDeep data not big data
Bigger isn’t always better. In drug discovery, Dr Michael Ritchie argues that the future belongs not to those with the most data, but to those who understand its biological depth.
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NewsNasal HPV vaccine could replace surgery for cervical cancer
Japanese researchers have developed a nasal HPV vaccine that could offer a non-invasive, fertility-preserving alternative to surgery for cervical cancer.
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ArticleAI and the future of biomarker analysis in early R&D
AI is transforming biomarker analysis in early drug discovery, revealing hidden biological patterns that improve target discovery, patient selection and trial design for more precise and predictive R&D.
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NewsFGD3 protein enhances breast cancer therapies
Scientists have identified a little-known protein, FGD3, that can boost the power of key breast cancer treatments by helping drugs rupture tumour cells and activate the immune system.
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NewsNew study shows ageing may help prevent cancer growth
Scientists at Stanford University have discovered that older mice develop far fewer and less aggressive lung tumours than younger ones, challenging the long-held belief that cancer risk rises with age.
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ArticleCircular RNA technology: the future of gene therapy
Pioneering circular RNA could redefine what the future of gene therapy looks like. Erik Digman Wiklund, CEO of Circio, shares how his company’s platform is enhancing gene expression and tackling toxicity challenges through smarter design and scientific collaboration.
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NewsNew framework enhances reliability of virtual cell models
Shift Bioscience have announced new research revealing that AI-driven virtual cell models perform far better than previously thought when assessed with correctly calibrated metrics.
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ArticleWhy first-void urine could potentially change the future of HPV screening
From richer biomarker content to patient-friendly sampling, first-void urine is emerging as a promising tool in precision health. Here is why scientists are paying attention.
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NewsPARP14: the human gene that fights against herpes and COVID
Researchers have identified a human gene, PARP14, that not only helps the body’s immune system to combat multiple viruses but could also potentially be used to treat inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.