All articles by Drug Target Review – Page 11
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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.
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NewsNext-gen MRI agents improve stability and effectiveness
Scientists have developed a new class of MRI contrast agents that are both more stable and 30 percent more effective than previous designs.
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NewsUK Government announce plans to phase out animal testing for drugs
The UK government have announced a new strategy to phase out animal testing in scientific research, aiming to replace traditional experiments with innovative human-relevant methods such as organ-on-a-chip systems and AI analysis.
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NewsHow a psychedelic found in mushrooms could help fight alcoholism
Scientists have discovered that psilocin – the compound produced in the body from the psychedelic found in magic mushrooms – may reduce alcohol consumption by calming activity in brain regions linked to stress.
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NewsTRβ receptor could be key to slowing prostate cancer
A thyroid hormone receptor may play a key role in prostate cancer growth, offering a potential new target for treating aggressive forms of the disease.
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NewsGLP-1 weight loss drugs may protect against pancreatitis
A new study has found that GLP-1 weight loss drugs do not increase the risk of pancreatitis or heart problems in patients with high triglycerides – and may even help protect against the condition.
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NewsScientists use AI to create antibodies entirely from scratch
Scientists at the University of Washington’s Institute for Protein Design have used artificial intelligence to create antibodies entirely from scratch, a breakthrough that could reshape drug discovery.
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NewsZuckerberg's Biohub announces AI-powered biology to accelerate drug discovery
The initiative combines cutting-edge artificial intelligence with large-scale biological data, with the aim to transform how new treatments, drugs and therapies are developed.
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NewsAlzheimer’s may disrupt fat tissue and raise metabolic disease risk
Researchers have discovered that Alzheimer’s may disrupt communication between nerves and blood vessels in fat tissue which could explain why people with Alzheimer’s are often diagnosed with heart disease and metabolic problems.
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NewsProtein FSP1 found to help melanoma survive in lymph nodes
New research has discovered a key survival mechanism in metastatic melanoma, revealing that cancer cells spreading to lymph nodes depend on a protein called FSP1 to avoid cell death.
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NewsSugar-coated tumours: a new target for pancreatic cancer
Researchers have discovered that pancreatic tumours evade the immune system by disguising themselves with a sugar coating. To combat this, they have developed a new antibody therapy that blocks this ‘don’t-attack’ signal, which slows tumour growth.
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NewsRNA folding: new model could change future drug design
A Japanese research team has simulated how RNA molecules fold, using cutting-edge computational tools to model complex structures with accuracy – a breakthrough that could accelerate the development of RNA-based medicines and therapies.
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ArticleInside ELRIG Drug Discovery 2025: automation, AI and human-relevant models
At ELRIG’s Drug Discovery 2025, Drug Target Review spoke with the teams turning big ideas into usable tools – automation, AI and biology – that help scientists work smarter.
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ArticleIL-2 and GLP-1 receptor agonist combination tackles neuroinflammation
Can targeting both regulatory and inflammatory pathways change how we treat neurodegenerative disease? Coya Therapeutics is testing that idea with its IL-2 and GLP-1 receptor agonist combination.
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NewsBVRA enzyme may slow down Alzheimer’s progression
New research from Johns Hopkins Medicine reveals that the enzyme BVRA protects brain cells from oxidative stress, allowing for potential new methods for treating neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s.
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NewsNuclera expands into Australasia with Solve Scientific partnership
Cambridge-based biotech firm Nuclera has partnered with Solve Scientific Australia to expand access to its eProtein Discovery™ System across Australia and New Zealand.
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ReportLab Automation: Where Discovery Scales
Automation now plays a central role in discovery. From self-driving laboratories to real-time bioprocessing, this report explores how data-driven systems improve reproducibility, speed decisions and make scale achievable across research and development.
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NewsLab-grown liver offers new platform to test fibrosis drugs
Japanese scientists have developed a lab-grown liver organoid that mimics human liver regeneration, offering a new platform to study fibrosis and test therapies.
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NewsNew blood test detects Alzheimer’s years before symptoms
Scientists have developed two rapid and affordable blood tests that can detect early markers of Alzheimer’s disease – potentially decades before symptoms appear.