All Molecular Biology articles – Page 2
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InterviewHow self-driving labs are changing drug development
Automation and artificial intelligence are changing how scientists design, test and refine new molecules. At the University of Toronto, Stuart R Green and the Acceleration Consortium are building a self-driving lab that could change the pace of early drug discovery.
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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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NewsPsychedelics may repair brain myelin to aid PTSD recovery
Psychedelic drugs such as psilocybin and MDMA may help repair the brain’s insulating myelin layer, according to new research.
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ArticleHow brain donation is driving autism research
To study the biological underpinnings of autism, researchers must examine the human brain itself. This article explores how Autism BrainNet supports this work through coordinated tissue donation and preservation.
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NewsStem cells from baby teeth could treat cerebral palsy
Japanese researchers have shown in a rat study that stem cells derived from naturally shed baby teeth may improve motor and cognitive impairments in chronic-phase cerebral palsy.
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ArticlePreclinical takeaways from the World ADC Conference London
Experts from the World ADC Conference in London highlight how patient-centric, predictive preclinical tools and innovative ADC designs are improving safety, efficacy and clinical translation.
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NewsBlocking growth hormone may improve resistant lung cancer treatment
Ohio University researchers have discovered that blocking the growth hormone receptor could make lung cancer treatments more effective, offering potential new treatments for patients with therapy-resistant tumours.
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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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NewsWater interaction key to smarter nanomedicine design
Scientists at Arizona State University have discovered that the way nanoparticles interact with water determines how they behave inside the human body, providing a new thermodynamic framework that could lead to more effective nanomedicines.
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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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NewsNew molecular pathway links liver congestion to fibrosis
Japanese researchers have identified a molecular pathway linking chronic liver congestion to fibrosis and tumour formation, offering a potential new target for therapies to prevent serious liver disease.
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NewsPEX38 protein identified as drug target for trypanosome parasites
A newly identified protein essential to the survival of trypanosome parasites could offer a highly targeted route for future drug development.
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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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NewsCircular RNA drives 50-fold boost in eye gene therapy
New in vivo data show a circular RNA platform can deliver up to a 50-fold increase in gene expression in the eye compared with conventional mRNA-based AAV approaches.
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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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NewsHow tuberculosis bacteria outsmart human immune cells
Scientists have discovered how tuberculosis bacteria stiffen immune cell membranes to survive inside the body, a breakthrough that could lead to the development of new TB treatments.