All In Vitro Testing articles – Page 3
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NewsKidney tumour organoids offer new drug testing platform
Scientists in China have used 3D bioprinting to grow kidney tumours from patients’ own cells, creating realistic models that could speed up development of personalised treatments.
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WebinarOvercoming Affinity and Expression Bottlenecks in TCR Discovery
This expert-led webinar discusses how to break through common bottlenecks in TCR discovery with practical strategies that help teams move faster and smarter.
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WebinarInnovating Obesity Drug Discovery: Trends, Challenges, and Translational Strategies
Facing roadblocks in obesity drug discovery? Discover how integrated, validated strategies are helping teams accelerate development and reduce risk.
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NewsNew 3D bioprinted lung tissue could transform respiratory research
UBC Okanagan researchers have developed a new 3D bio-printed lung model that closely mimics the complexity of human tissue – providing scientists with a powerful new tool for studying respiratory diseases.
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NewsTargeting MAPK and PI3K/mTOR pathways halts ovarian cancer growth
A new preclinical study has combined two experimental drugs that effectively block ovarian tumour growth – a strategy that could lead to new treatments against this genetically complex cancer.
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NewsBile acid-enhanced liver organoids set to improve liver disease treatment
Researchers in Japan have developed long-lasting 3D liver organoids from stem cells by incorporating bile acids into the culture medium - offering a new model for studying chronic liver diseases.
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NewsMitochondria: melanoma’s hidden vulnerability
Scientists at Lund University have shown that aggressive melanoma tumours are driven by overactive mitochondrial processes – revealing a potential treatment strategy using drugs already approved for other conditions.
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ArticleFixing failed drugs: AI solutions for toxicity in drug discovery – part 1
Why do so many drug candidates fail before reaching patients – and can AI help stop the losses? In Part 1, Layla Hosseini-Gerami of Ignota Labs outlines the scope of the toxicity problem and explains why failures often come too late to fix.
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NewsSlowing intracellular transport boosts potential for RNA therapies
Researchers at the University of Basel and Roche have discovered that slowing the intracellular transport of RNA-based drugs significantly improves their therapeutic impact.
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WebinarEarly De-Risking: In Vitro Safety Strategies for Pre-IND Success
Safety data is no longer just a regulatory checkbox - it’s a strategic advantage. Discover how in vitro and computational tools reduce the reliance on animal testing and support smarter, earlier decision-making in drug discovery.
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NewsLeukaemia-on-a-chip mimics bone marrow for better CAR T testing
A new “leukaemia-on-a-chip” device replicates human bone marrow and immune interactions, enabling researchers to observe CAR T cell therapies in action - potentially allowing for more personalised treatment strategies for leukaemia patients.
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NewsScientists grow 3D brain that mimics the real thing
Researchers at POSTECH have developed a new 3D brain model that closely mimics the structure and function of human brain tissue – marking a major advance in early disease detection.
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News3D model reveals hidden drivers of smell regeneration
Scientists have developed a simple- 3D mouse tissue model to study how the nose regenerates smell-sensing neurons. The goal is to create an organoid system that can be used to screen potential therapies for smell loss.
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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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NewsNew plasma therapy fights aggressive soft tissue cancer
Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University have found that plasma-activated medium (PAM) significantly reduces synovial sarcoma tumour growth in both lab and animal models, offering a promising new approach for treating this rare and aggressive cancer.
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ArticleBuilding better drugs: how 3D models are shaping pre-clinical development
Three-dimensional (3D) models are reshaping pre-clinical drug development by providing more accurate insights into drug safety and efficacy. Explore how these advanced in vitro systems help improve predictions and reduce the risk of failure in early-stage drug discovery.
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WebinarAdvancing ADC Development: End-to-End Solutions from Design to Characterization
Dr. Francisca Neethling from Eurofins Discovery explores the comprehensive process of ADC development, covering payload linker design, optimization, and the bioanalytical and functional characterization of ADC molecules.
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WebinarSmarter labs, faster results: The power of automation in drug discovery
Manual processes are slowing down your lab. AI and automation can change that, if you know how to use them. In this free webinar, Dr Raminderpal Singh breaks down the technologies, data strategies and tools transforming early drug discovery, so you can stop guessing and start innovating.
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WebinarReprogramming immunity: designing smarter checkpoint receptor agonists
Join Dr Daniela Cipolletta from Seismic Therapeutic to discover how FcγRIIb clustering enabled the discovery of S-4321, a low-affinity PD-1 agonist that restores immune balance by engaging multiple inhibitory pathways.
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WebinarThe future of carcinogenicity risk assessment: AI-powered, ethical alternatives to traditional testing
Explore how a Weight of Evidence (WoE) approach uses in vitro methods and artificial intelligence (AI) to transform carcinogenicity risk assessment, reducing reliance on animal studies while enhancing compliance with FDA and ICH guidelines.