All Drug Discovery articles – Page 24
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ArticleHow GPCR-targeting therapies are advancing the fight against inflammatory disease
Discover how Domain Therapeutics is using its deep knowledge of GPCR biology to create novel therapeutics with the potential to combat inflammatory diseases such as atopic dermatitis, IBD and arthritis.
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ArticleA spatial approach to understanding drug dynamics using mass spectrometry imaging
What if you could actually see where a drug travels in the body down to the cellular level. Find out how mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) is making that possible – reshaping drug development from the inside out.
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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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NewsEngineered DNA aptamers outsmart viral infection pathways
EPFL scientists have engineered virus-inspired DNA aptamers that bind infection targets with record selectivity. This innovation could change how we diagnose and treat infectious diseases.
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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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NewsHow one carbon atom is changing drug development
Researchers at the University of Oklahoma have found a way to improve drugs by adding just one carbon atom. This simple change could speed up drug discovery and lower costs.
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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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NewsInside the immune ‘handbook’ set to disrupt fibrosis research
Nearly a billion people are affected by chronic organ scarring, yet treatments remain limited. Now, Duke-NUS researchers have compiled a scientific ‘handbook’ of immune cell insights that could fast-track breakthroughs in fibrosis therapy.
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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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NewsStudy identifies safer target for dopamine-linked disorders
A rare genetic glitch causes dopamine to leak in the brain - now researchers may have found a way to stop it, without the risks of current treatments.
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WebinarOptimizing antibody leads in early drug discovery with key developability insights
Stop costly biologic failures. This masterclass reveals high-throughput strategies to optimize antibody leads upfront.
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NewsScientists create advanced 3D liver model mimicking real tissue
Scientists have developed a 3D liver model, known as the periportal assembloid. This model replicates the liver’s complex structure and bile transport system, enabling more precise study of disease progression.
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NewsAI targets protein linked to most human cancers
Scientists have used AI to design a molecule that disrupts a key protein interaction driving up to 70 percent of cancers - once thought impossible to drug.
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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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ArticleTargeting GLP-1 in the brain could transform obesity care
What if a single hormone could control appetite in two entirely different ways? Professor Stefan Trapp of University College London reveals how GLP-1’s dual role in the brain and gut could transform obesity treatment.
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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.
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ArticleWhat SLAS 2025 really told us about drug discovery
Forget the buzzwords - SLAS 2025 showed what’s genuinely driving progress in drug discovery: usable AI, collaborative platforms and tools that solve real problems.
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NewsWhy ATP signalling might change melanoma for good
A new study from Central South University reveals how adenosine phosphate signalling shapes the tumour microenvironment in melanoma, offering a new biomarker for guiding personalised cancer treatment.
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ArticleNew fixed-duration therapy could reshape CLL care
Advancements in chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) treatment, like the AMPLIFY Phase III trial combining acalabrutinib and venetoclax, offer less toxic and more effective options. Learn from AstraZeneca’s Benjamin Moutier about how this breakthrough highlights the potential of targeted therapies to improve outcomes and reduce treatment burden, marking a key moment ...
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ArticleTackling complex manufacturing challenges in modern drug development
Chief Scientific Officer at Solvias reveals how CROs are overcoming manufacturing challenges and harnessing AI to fast-track the development of groundbreaking cell and gene therapies.