All Organoids articles – Page 3
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NewsHow circulating tumour cell organoids are transforming oncology
Circulating tumour cell (CTC)-derived organoids are changing cancer research, providing scientists with a powerful tool for studying drug resistance and informing the development of new personalised therapies.
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Scientists chart ovarian reserve to help advance new infertility treatments
UCLA scientists have created the first detailed map of how the ovarian reserve forms in primates, offering new insights – and potential new treatments – for infertility, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and hormone-related conditions.
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NewsFrom graphene to grey matter: tech that supercharges brain organoids
Researchers at UC San Diego have discovered a graphene-based technology that accelerates the maturation of human brain organoids, offering a safer, non-invasive way to model diseases like Alzheimer’s.
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NewsKidney organoids reveal hidden toxicities in AAV gene therapy
Stem cell-derived kidney organoids have revealed hidden toxicities in adeno-associated virus (AAV) gene therapy delivery – offering a powerful new way to improve the safety of future treatments.
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NewsScientists develop 3D-printed dermis for faster burn recovery
Researchers have developed a 3D-printed ‘skin in a syringe’, using a patient’s own cells to create functional dermis that could change the way we treat severe burns.
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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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NewsAI-driven Alzheimer’s therapies show promise in early studies
Porosome Therapeutics has announced new advancements in Alzheimer’s treatment – presenting therapies that restore neuronal function, reduce Tau protein levels and reverse disease pathology in human brain organoids.
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Whole-brain organoid offers breakthrough in neurological research
Johns Hopkins University scientists have engineered a new multi-region brain organoid that mimics early human brain development. The model offers a powerful new tool for studying disorders like autism, schizophrenia and Alzheimer’s disease.
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NewsNew standards for brain organoids aim to boost drug discovery
A new international framework introduces rigorous validity standards for the use of brain organoids and iPSC-derived models in studying neuropsychiatric disorders. These guidelines aim to accelerate drug discovery and bring precision treatments closer to reality.
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NewsThe unexpected role of FDA-approved drugs in making nanoparticles safer
Repurposing existing FDA-approved drugs could make nanomedicines safer by reducing harmful immune reactions, according to new research.
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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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ArticleSmart automation for every lab, not just big pharma
Drug Target Review spoke with Giancarlo Basile at SLAS Europe 2025 about MGI’s bold shift from sequencing specialist to automation partner – helping research companies of all sizes achieve accuracy, speed and reproducibility.
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NewsLINC01235 identified as driver of aggressive breast cancer
Researchers at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory have demonstrated that an obscure RNA molecule, LINC01235, plays a crucial role in the progression of aggressive triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) – potentially allowing for the development of targeted therapies against it.
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ArticleMachine Learning and AI in Enhancing Image Analysis of 3D Samples
Want to understand the real impact of AI in 3D sample analysis? This episode cuts straight to how machine learning is accelerating research and overcoming current limitations.
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ArticleTime for change: non-human primates in drug research
As ethical pressures and new regulations shake up preclinical research, the industry faces a turning point: can we finally move beyond non-human primates? Dr Mariana Argenziano, Associate Director Manufacturing Technologies at Ncardia, discusses the innovations reshaping drug development and what’s coming next.
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NewsLiver organoids grow functional blood vessels in lab breakthrough
Scientists have successfully grown liver organoids with fully functional blood vessels- potentially allowing for the development of new treatments for haemophilia and liver disease.
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NewsMeet the hemifusome: a new organelle with big impact
Scientists have discovered a previously unknown organelle inside human cells - the hemifusome - that could change our understanding of rare genetic disorders.
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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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NewsOrganoids take on ESCC’s toughest tumours
A new study at Science Tokyo has developed patient-derived organoids to better understand and combat resistance in oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC).
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Stanford grows vascularised mini-organs
Stanford scientists have successfully grown heart and liver organoids that include functioning blood vessels. This breakthrough overcomes a major size and maturity barrier, which could advance disease modelling and regenerative therapies in the future.