All Sequencing articles – Page 3
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NewsRapid cell reprogramming creates lung-like cells to combat COPD
Scientists from Nagoya University have developed a fast and safe method to create lung cells from skin-like fibroblasts - without using stem cells. This technique could allow for new regenerative therapies for diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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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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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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ArticleFuture-proofing drug development with GenAI
Using GenAI and expert reasoning, drug developers can now explore an asset’s long-term potential as early as the preclinical stage. This shift is helping to reshape pipeline planning and refine therapeutic strategy.
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NewsBird flu is changing - AI might help us keep up
Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte have used artificial intelligence to look at how the H5N1 bird flu virus is evolving to evade the immune system - insights that could make way for development of effective future therapies.
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ArticleThe biotech mapping thousands of hidden therapeutic clues
Think drug discovery is slow? This biotech is moving faster, smarter and deeper – by asking the question that no one else has.
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NewsAI platform detects new drug targets in minutes
Fauna Bio has launched Fauna Brain™, a powerful new AI platform that leverages the company’s expertise in comparative genomics to accelerate drug target discovery.
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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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ArticleThe next phase of the multiomics evolution, powered by AI
Genomics laid the foundation for precision medicine, but on its own, it offers only part of the picture. This article explores how integrated multiomics can provide the deeper biological context needed to drive more effective therapies forwards.
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NewsEngineered DNA aptamers outsmart viral infection pathways
EPFL scientists have engineered virus-inspired DNA aptamers that bind infection targets with record selectivity. This innovation could change how we diagnose and treat infectious diseases.
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NewsInside the immune ‘handbook’ set to disrupt fibrosis research
Nearly a billion people are affected by chronic organ scarring, yet treatments remain limited. Now, Duke-NUS researchers have compiled a scientific ‘handbook’ of immune cell insights that could fast-track breakthroughs in fibrosis therapy.
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ArticleTransforming cancer care through clinical excellence
Melika Davis at BeOne reflects on the inspiration and drive that has helped her forge a successful career in clinical operations.
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ArticleTackling complex manufacturing challenges in modern drug development
Chief Scientific Officer at Solvias reveals how CROs are overcoming manufacturing challenges and harnessing AI to fast-track the development of groundbreaking cell and gene therapies.
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Identifying a new target for metabolic liver disease treatment
Scientists have identified protein tyrosine phosphatase delta (PTPRD) as a key regulator of liver metabolism, offering a potential new drug target for treating metabolic liver diseases like MASLD and MASH.
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NewsScientists turn superbug MRSA into treatable infection
Researchers have discovered a breakthrough method to silence MRSA's drug resistance, restoring its sensitivity to standard antibiotics and offering new hope in the fight against superbugs.
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NewsAWS and ElevateBio join forces to advance gene editing
ElevateBio is teaming up with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to advance CRISPR gene editing using AI and cloud computing. This collaboration aims to accelerate drug discovery for genetic diseases, making next-generation therapies more efficient and accessible.
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NewsBacterial ‘jumping genes’ found to control chromosome ends
Cornell researchers have discovered how transposons, or 'jumping genes,' insert themselves into bacterial chromosome ends, potentially transforming genetic engineering and advancing biotechnology. This breakthrough could reshape antibiotic research and unlock new drug discoveries.
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NewsStudy identifies new genetic targets for neuropsychiatric diseases
Scientists identify thousands of novel enhancers linked to neuronal differentiation and neuropsychiatric disorders, offering new pathways for drug discovery and potential therapeutic targets.
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NewsCapgemini’s AI innovation set to boost bioeconomy
Capgemini's new AI-powered methodology reduces data requirements by 99 percent and accelerates bioengineering breakthroughs, including improved plastic degradation and faster drug discovery.