All Drug Discovery Processes articles – Page 21
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NewsELRIG announces keynote speakers for Drug Discovery 2025 in Liverpool
ELRIG (European Laboratory Research & Innovation Group) has announced the keynote speakers for Drug Discovery 2025, Europe’s premier life sciences conference, taking place at ACC Liverpool from 21–22 October 2025.
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ArticleWhy smarter financial planning could be key to clinical trial success
Effective financial management is vital for clinical trial success, yet many preclinical and clinical companies face inefficiencies due to outdated systems. Jennifer Kyle, CEO of Condor Software, explains how advanced financial platforms can streamline processes, improve forecasting and ensure better resource allocation throughout drug development.
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NewsDeep-sea sugar EPS3.9 sparks immune attack on tumours
Scientists have isolated a sugar molecule from deep-sea bacteria that triggers pyroptosis - a form of inflammatory cell death - to halt tumour growth - highlighting the potential of marine microbes in drug development.
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NewsPioneering Nipah vaccine for pigs aims to protect humans too
Scientists at The Pirbright Institute have developed and successfully tested three experimental vaccines to protect pigs against the deadly Nipah virus - a first step to preventing transmission to humans.
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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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ArticlePlasmids: Tackling Supply Chain and Manufacturing Challenges
Gene therapy’s progress depends on reliable supply chains and efficient manufacturing. In this episode, we explore the challenges and strategies involved in plasmid production - an essential component in advancing life-changing therapies.
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ArticleFixing failed drugs: AI solutions for toxicity in drug discovery – part 3
What role could large language models and AI agents play in drug safety? In Part 3, Layla Hosseini-Gerami of Ignota Labs discusses how emerging technologies might make toxicity analysis faster, more accessible and part of the drug discovery workflow from day one.
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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 3D bioprinted lung tissue could transform respiratory research
UBC Okanagan researchers have developed a new 3D bio-printed lung model that closely mimics the complexity of human tissue – providing scientists with a powerful new tool for studying respiratory diseases.
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NewsNew AI model PROTsi identifies aggressive tumours using protein markers
Researchers in Brazil and Poland have developed an AI-powered tool that predicts cancer aggressiveness by analysing protein expression - offering new insights into tumour behaviour.
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NewsAutoimmune breakthrough: Egr-1 regulates treg cells in diseases like MS
Scientists have found a key mechanism driving immune regulation in autoimmune diseases like MS and IBD – which could lead to new targeted treatments.
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ArticleDesigning antibodies to think before they bind
Standard antibody therapies bind their target and trigger a response. But what if the real breakthrough is designing antibodies that first recognise context before they act? This article looks at how bispecifics are becoming smarter, more selective and more precise.
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NewsDiscovery of hidden survival mechanism in MRSA points to new drug targets
In the fight against antibiotic-resistant bacteria, researchers at Michigan State University (MSU) have made a discovery that could change how we target deadly pathogens like Staphylococcus aureus and its drug-resistant strain - MRSA.
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News€15M-backed tech targets tumour complexity
Paris-based One Biosciences, a precision oncology biotech company, has raised €15 million in Series A financing to accelerate the development of its AI-powered single-cell tumour profiling platform.
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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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NewsHow a PRL3-targeting cancer drug could help millions see again
Singapore researchers have found that cancer drug PRL3-zumab shows strong potential for treating wet age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy - two leading causes of blindness worldwide.
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NewsNew standards for brain organoids aim to boost drug discovery
A new international framework introduces rigorous validity standards for the use of brain organoids and iPSC-derived models in studying neuropsychiatric disorders. These guidelines aim to accelerate drug discovery and bring precision treatments closer to reality.
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New class of chiral molecules offers strong stability for drug development
Scientists have created a new class of ultra-stable chiral molecules – a discovery that could lead to more precise drug design by preventing potentially harmful molecular “flipping” over time
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ArticleFixing failed drugs: AI solutions for toxicity in drug discovery – part 2
Why do so many drug candidates fail before reaching patients – and can AI help stop the losses? In Part 2, Layla Hosseini-Gerami of Ignota Labs outlines the scope of the toxicity problem and explains why failures often come too late to fix.
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NewsNew drug GAI-17 reduces stroke-induced brain cell death
A new stroke treatment, GAI-17, developed by researchers in Japan, has shown encouraging results in reducing brain cell death and paralysis in animal models – potentially allowing for future development of treatments for other brain disorders.