All Neurological disorders articles – Page 4
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NewsExperimental drug NU-9 reduces toxic amyloid in early Alzheimer’s
A recently developed experimental drug, called NU-9, has shown promise in targeting a toxic form of amyloid beta – halting Alzheimer’s disease before symptoms appear.
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EventAAPS National Biotechnology Conference
The AAPS National Biotechnology Conference (NBC) uncovers the latest science and trends that impact today’s research and pharmaceutical markets, specifically in the areas of biologics, biotechnology products, and advanced therapies. Join leading pharmaceutical scientists May 11-14, in San Diego, CA, for sessions covering new modalities, technologies, and novel strategies in ...
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ArticleWhy patient-derived biology matters for ADC discovery
What can we learn from tumours after they stop responding to treatment? By studying patient tissue directly, researchers are finding new ADC targets that conventional screening often misses.
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NewsTiny RNA molecule helps viruses hijack bacterial cells
Scientists have discovered a hidden RNA ‘switch’ used by bacteriophages to hijack bacterial cells, revealing a new layer of viral control that could help advance phage therapy and efforts to combat antibiotic-resistant infections.
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NewsNew method preserves iPS cells for regenerative medicine
Kobe University researchers have developed a new way of freeze induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS cells) directly in their culture dishes without losing viability or pluripotency.
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NewsUltra-stable hydrogel boosts gastrointestinal wound repair
PolyU researchers have developed a new acid-resistant hydrogel inspired by natural gastric mucus that adheres far better than current treatments.
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NewsParkinson’s: new study rethinks dopamine’s role in movement
A new study is challenging long-held beliefs about dopamine’s role in movement, revealing new insights into how Parkinson’s disease treatments work and pointing towards more targeted future therapies.
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NewsScientists discover potential therapy for pancreatic cancer-induced cachexia
University of Houston researchers have identified a key cellular pathway involved in muscle wasting caused by pancreatic cancer, offering new insights into potential therapies.
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NewsBrain drainage repair offers potential new prevention therapies for Alzheimer’s
UVA researchers have discovered a potential treatment approach that restores the brain’s natural drainage system, offering hope for preventing traumatic brain injury-related neurodegeneration.
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ArticleBuilding better biologics and a stronger future for women in STEM
Great biologics don’t happen by chance, and neither do great STEM careers. Dr Lidia Serina shares the lessons behind both.
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NewsHydrogel tech enables global shipping of organoid models
A partnership between Atelerix and Cherry Biotech is enabling the shipping of complex biological models worldwide, using hydrogel preservation technology to eliminate cold-chain logistics.
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NewsNew AI model links genetic mutations to specific diseases
Scientists have developed a new artificial intelligence tool that can identify harmful genetic mutations and predict the types of diseases they are likely to cause, offering faster diagnosis and new opportunities for drug discovery.
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WebinarThe truth about AI in drug discovery: what the experts really think
AI in drug discovery is evolving fast. Join the experts behind today’s real progress as they share what works, what doesn’t and what you need to know next.
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NewsCBD and THC show anti-cancer effects against ovarian tumours
New research suggests cannabis compounds CBD and THC could offer a new approach to treating ovarian cancer.
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NewsFertility gene PRDM9 linked to relapse in glioblastoma
A study by University of Sydney scientists has discovered why patients with glioblastoma often relapse, identifying a hidden population of cancer cells that hijack a fertility gene to survive chemotherapy.
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ArticleThe future of obesity drugs starts in preclinical discovery
Progress in preclinical models and biomarker science is improving early-stage obesity drug development. This article outlines the emerging targets and technologies behind this shift.
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NewsAI-powered CKD drug ISM4808 licensed for kidney disease therapy
Insilico Medicine has partnered with TaiGen Biotechnology to exclusively license its AI-designed PHD inhibitor, ISM4808, for the treatment of CKD-related anaemia in Greater China.
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NewsInhibiting DDR1 pathway helps breach pancreatic cancer’s drug barrier
Scientists in Japan have identified a way to weaken the dense fibrotic barrier that prevents drugs from penetrating pancreatic tumours – a promising new strategy that could improve treatment for pancreatic cancer.
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ArticleRNA that lasts longer and lands exactly where it should
RNA therapies are moving past burst-and-fade limits. New advances in circular RNA and targeted delivery could transform how we treat autoimmune disease, infections and beyond.
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NewsNew Spheromatrix platform speeds up cancer drug research
Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi have developed a cheap, paper-based platform that allows tumour models to be grown, frozen and stored for future cancer drug testing – called Spheromatrix.