All Editorial articles – Page 4
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ArticleAACR 2025: translating research into real-world impact
From first-in-human trial results to emerging AI tools and patient-focused innovations, AACR 2025 offered a clear snapshot of where cancer research is heading. Drug Target Review was on the ground in Chicago to explore the clinical data, technologies, and conversations shaping cancer drug development.
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ArticlePioneering cellular therapies for age-related diseases
Discover how Immorta Bio's cellular therapies are addressing cancer and liver failure, with the potential to transform healthcare.
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NewsDrug OLX-07010 shows promise in treating tau diseases
OLX-07010, a new drug from Oligomerix, shows potential in reducing tau protein tangles, a key factor in Alzheimer's and other tau-related diseases. Early studies suggest it could be a breakthrough in targeting tau aggregation and improving brain function.
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NewsNew research offers hope for high-grade glioma treatment
High-grade glioma, an aggressive brain cancer affecting both paediatric and adult patients, remains difficult to treat. A collaborative study from the University of Michigan, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and the Medical University of Vienna reveals a promising new treatment approach.
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NewsCeSPIACE: New peptide drug blocks COVID-19 variants
Scientists have developed CeSPIACE, a peptide drug that offers broad protection against COVID-19 variants, including Omicron XBB.1.5. Find out how it targets a stable part of the virus’s spike protein, making it resistant to mutations.
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ArticleRefining and targeting exatecan with ADC technology
DTR speaks with Dr Patrick van Berkel at ADC Therapeutics to discuss how the company is transforming exatecan delivery to achieve better health outcomes.
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ArticleThe future of cell therapy: scaling production for global reach
Scaling up cell therapy is no easy feat. PluriCDMO's Andy Lewin reveals the critical factors for success and how they are helping companies bring life-saving therapies to market.
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ArticleNew therapy shows promise in strengthening CAR-T responses
CAR-T therapy has shown effectiveness in cancer treatment, but relapse often occurs due to limited cell persistence. New strategies aim to improve CAR T-cell durability for longer lasting remission.
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NewsCN Bio advances hepatotoxicity testing to reduce drug failures
CN Bio has developed an advanced hepatotoxicity testing solution to improve preclinical drug safety, providing more human-relevant insights and reducing the risk of drug failures due to liver damage.
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ReportBeyond the Lab: Stem cell research
Download our latest report to discover how stem cell research is revolutionising treatments for chronic diseases, cancer and regenerative medicine.
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NewsUVA’s computer models target antibiotics to combat resistance
Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have developed computer models to create more targeted antibiotics. This approach aims to fight antibiotic resistance by focusing on specific bacteria in different parts of the body, reducing the reliance on broad-spectrum antibiotics.
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ArticleHow GPCR agonists, including antibodies, are shaping the future of metabolic care
Find out how Confo Therapeutics is overcoming challenges in GPCR drug development to create next-gen therapies for metabolic diseases.
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NewsBoltz-1: A new open-source AI tool for drug discovery
MIT's new open-source AI model, Boltz-1, could transform drug discovery by accurately predicting protein structures, offering global access to researchers.
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NewsPHC Corporation to present LiCellGrow at Advanced Therapies Week 2025
The LiCellGrow cell expansion system enables real-time metabolic monitoring and automated culture optimisation to accelerate cell and gene therapy manufacturing.
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NewsCancer Research Horizons collaborates with Diamond to accelerate drug discovery
Cancer Research Horizons has teamed up with Diamond Light Source to drive the discovery of new cancer treatments.
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ArticleNew targeted therapies show promise in lung cancer treatment
Recent advancements in targeted therapies and immunotherapies are transforming lung cancer treatment. Discover how these innovations are improving outcomes and providing hope for patients.
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NewsKey enzyme discovery marks a step forward in Alzheimer’s treatment
Scientists have decoded the 3D structure of a key enzyme linked to Alzheimer's disease. This breakthrough opens up new possibilities for targeted drug development and better treatment options.
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ArticleExploring the potential of ADCs beyond oncology
Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADCs) are already deployed as part of the roster of oncology treatments, but here, Mike Ward, Head of Thought Leadership for Life Sciences & Healthcare, Clarivate, looks into their potential to help treat a whole range of other diseases and conditions. He discusses the barriers and enablers ...
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NewsModelling the blood-brain barrier with organoids
The world’s first generation of human BBB organoids from hPSCs accurately replicated features of cerebral cavernous malformation.
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NewsExplaining sex differences in adipose insulin resistance
Heightened insulin resistance in obese men may elucidate the higher prevalence of type 2 diabetes among these individuals.