All Drug Discovery articles – Page 2
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NewsNew RNA sequencing method reveals molecular structures at single-molecule resolution
A*STAR scientists have developed sm-PORE-cupine, a nanopore-based sequencing method that maps individual RNA structures at single-molecule resolution.
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NewsCAR T cell therapy eliminates glioblastoma tumours in preclinical study
A next-generation CAR T cell immunotherapy targeting the urokinase receptor has eliminated treatment-resistant glioblastoma tumours in preclinical models.
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NewsAI system transforms weak antibiotics into powerful treatments
University of Pennsylvania researchers have developed ApexGO, an AI system that refines imperfect antibiotic candidates through calculated modifications rather than database screening.
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NewsNew malaria drug T111 targets all parasite stages in single treatment
A novel compound developed over 15 years of research has demonstrated unprecedented activity against liver, blood and sexual stages of Plasmodium parasites, possibly positioning it as a potential cure for malaria.
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NewsAI system reduces animal testing in drug discovery by 50 percent
German researchers have developed genESOM, a generative AI system that could reduce animal numbers in preclinical drug testing by 30 to 50 percent.
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NewsMolecular switch discovery could lead to new bone disease treatments
A molecular switch that activates an alternative energy-burning pathway in brown fat has been identified by McGill University researchers, offering potential new approaches to treating bone disease and metabolic disorders through the TNAP enzyme’s glycerol pocket.
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ArticleOne sample. One shot. The pressure on sample preparation in drug discovery
In drug discovery, a failed sample run is not just a setback – it can mean months of lost work and significant cost. At Analytica 2026, three Eppendorf experts explain how the right tools, workflows and mindset are changing that.
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NewsProtein modifications control drug binding and efficacy in new study
New research reveals that subtle chemical changes to proteins after synthesis play a critical role in determining drug-protein interactions.
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ArticleTurning CRISPR hits into confident drug discovery decisions
Functional genomics is central to modern drug discovery, yet high attrition rates persist. In this article, Dr Salman Tamaddon-Jahromi, a postdoctoral research associate at the University of Cambridge, discusses how end-to-end CRISPR screening strategies, iPSC-derived neuronal models and layered quality control can convert functional genomics signals into actionable therapeutic hypotheses.
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NewsOpenBind launches AI model to accelerate drug discovery
Diamond Light Source has launched OpenBind v1, an open-access AI model and dataset designed to address critical data shortages in drug discovery by providing standardised protein-drug binding measurements at atomic resolution.
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NewsNew framework evaluates AI reliability in immune system prediction
Researchers at the University of South Florida have developed a comprehensive framework to test how accurately AI systems can predict immune responses, addressing critical questions about the reliability of computational tools in drug discovery.
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NewsNovel enzyme inhibitors exploits key weakness in malaria parasite
Researchers from the Universities of Bath and Leeds have engineered a novel class of aminopeptidase P inhibitors with enhanced binding affinity and antiparasitic activity against Plasmodium falciparum.
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NewsBispecific antibody targets Wnt co-receptors for diabetic macular oedema treatment
Preclinical data presented at ARVO 2026 demonstrate therapeutic potential of targeting Gpr124 and Lrp6 Wnt co-receptors to restore blood-retina barrier integrity in diabetic macular oedema and wet age-related macular degeneration, with trispecific candidate NVQ501 advancing towards IND-enabling studies.
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ReportOrganoids and Organ Chips: Improving Decision-Making in Early Drug Discovery
Early drug discovery has no shortage of models, but predicting what will translate to patients remains difficult. This report examines how organoids, organ-on-chip systems and imaging technologies are used to measure drug response, analyse resistance mechanisms and assess how well findings reflect clinical outcomes in human-relevant models.
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NewsSafer diazo compound synthesis advances medicinal chemistry capabilities
Researchers at Tokyo University of Science have developed a safer synthetic route to β-heteroatom-substituted diazo esters, eliminating the need for toxic diazomethane. The azide-to-diazo conversion method uses mild conditions and readily available starting materials, potentially streamlining early-stage drug discovery and compound library synthesis.
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ArticleThe scale divide: competing strategies in AI drug discovery
Two approaches to AI in preclinical drug discovery are diverging, from multi-thousand GPU systems to models with only a handful of parameters, with early results raising questions about which will deliver.
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NewsNew SEE-CITE technology maps drug-protein interactions with targeted precision
A UCLA-led research team has developed SEE-CITE, an advanced photo-crosslinking technology that enables direct comparison of drug-protein binding interactions, potentially aiding the discovery of safer, more effective therapeutics across multiple disease areas.
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ArticleWhen scale meets insight: reinventing SPR for the future of drug discovery
Carterra’s new 48-channel SPR platform reimagines throughput, automation and data quality for modern discovery workflows.
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NewsHybrid molecule shows enhanced metabolic effects in obesity study
A novel hybrid molecule combining incretin therapy with targeted intracellular delivery of a PPAR agonist has demonstrated strong weight loss and glucose control compared to existing GLP-1/GIP therapies in preclinical studies.
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ArticleDrug Target Review launches new website designed for drug discovery professionals
Drug Target Review has launched an updated website to improve access to content across early-stage drug discovery, alongside a new membership model that offers a gateway to premium analysis, reports and expert commentary.