All Drug Discovery articles – Page 2
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ArticleInternational Women’s Day: digital pathology in early drug discovery
For International Women’s Day, Dr Amanda Hemmerich, Global Director of Digital Pathology & Innovation at IQVIA Laboratories, describes how digital pathology is being applied in early drug development and what it takes to build credibility in a multidisciplinary technical field.
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NewsGut drug boosts liver health in mice after small bowel surgery
Researchers at Washington University have developed a gut-specific drug that protects the liver and improves nutrient absorption in mice after small bowel surgery.
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NewsNew AI foundation model aims to speed up drug discovery
Insilico Medicine and Liquid AI have partnered to develop a lightweight artificial intelligence foundation model designed to support multiple stages of drug discovery.
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NewsFlare Therapeutics streamlines drug discovery with Simplicis Ledger
Flare Therapeutics has selected Simplicis Ledger™ as its primary compound and inventory management platform, marking a strategic move toward a more resilient and automated approach to drug discovery.
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ArticleWhy most labs are not ready for AI: Cenevo shares what must change
Most labs want to use AI, but few have the digital foundations to support it. Cenevo’s leaders explain why progress is slow and what laboratories must fix before AI can deliver real value.
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NewsELRIG appoints Dr Kelly Gray and Dr Elaine Duncan to board
ELRIG has appointed Dr Kelly Gray and Dr Elaine Duncan to its board, bringing extensive expertise to lead scientific programmes and early career initiatives.
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ArticleDrug discovery integration takes centre stage at SLAS Boston 2026
Drug discovery has no shortage of powerful technologies, but the challenge now is making them work together. At SLAS Boston 2026, researchers and technology developers revealed how laboratories are connecting the entire experimental pipeline.
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ArticleMaking immunotherapy safer and more accessible through continuous digital monitoring
Immunotherapies such as CAR-T are extending survival, yet reliance on inpatient monitoring for cytokine release syndrome continues to restrict access. This article explores how continuous digital monitoring and AI-driven analysis could enable safer outpatient delivery and support more scalable immunotherapy adoption.
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ArticleIntegrated proteo-transcriptomics reveals multiple therapeutic targets in Candida auris
Scientists at the Medical University of Vienna identify multiple mechanisms of multidrug resistance in Candida auris, revealing new therapeutic opportunities.
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NewsNew precision GLP-1 agonist could reduce side effects in patients
Researchers have developed a novel GLP-1 receptor agonist that preserves blood sugar control while reducing nausea and vomiting, offering a potential safer approach to treating diabetes and obesity.
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NewsARK1 identified as target for future malaria drugs
Scientists have identified Aurora-related kinase 1 (ARK1) as a vital protein in malaria parasite development, a breakthrough that could enable future drugs designed to block transmission.
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InterviewWhy PDE4B matters in the search for better IPF and PPF therapies
Could targeting a single enzyme play a role in slowing lung fibrosis? Boehringer Ingelheim’s research into PDE4B is offering promising clues.
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NewsBispecific EGFR/EphA2-targeting ADC shows promise in colorectal cancer
Promatix Biosciences Ltd has announced positive preclinical data for its first-in-class bispecific antibody–drug conjugate, PBS293-MMAE, demonstrating enhanced tumour selectivity, improved suppression and reduced toxicity in colorectal cancer models.
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NewsCamel-derived peptides target multidrug bacteria
Researchers at Sultan Qaboos University have identified three antimicrobial peptides from dromedary camels that demonstrate potent activity against multidrug-resistant bacteria.
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NewsCat cancer study reveals targets for human drugs
A major international study has discovered genetic similarities between cancers in cats and humans, potentially helping to inform future drugs that could benefit both species.
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ArticleThe map and compass: integrating BD&L early to de-risk drug discovery
In drug discovery, great science alone is not enough because commercial viability ultimately decides which programmes survive and attract partners. This Q&A explores how integrating Business Development and Licensing (BD&L) from the earliest stages can guide R&D strategy, sharpen decisions and de-risk the path to market.
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NewsNew method boosts production of non-natural amino acids for peptide assembly
A team of researchers has developed a faster, simpler method for creating non-natural amino acids and assemble them into peptides, a breakthrough that could accelerate peptide research and provide new tools for designing drugs.
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NewsLario raises $2.4m for neurological drug development
Lario Therapeutics has secured $2.4 million in funding from The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research and Wellcome to accelerate development of its neuronal calcium channel platform.
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NewsTargeting senescent cells may reduce postpartum breast cancer risk
A study from the Institut Pasteur reveals how cellular senescence during mammary gland involution after pregnancy may both aid tissue repair and promote postpartum breast cancer.
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News$3.2m project targets aggressive MDM2 in breast cancer
A University of Houston scientist has joined a $3.2 million research collaboration to develop a new drug targeting one of the key drivers of triple-negative breast cancer.