All articles by Taylor Mixides (Drug Target Review) – Page 2

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    Antimicrobial resistance with Recce Pharmaceuticals

    2023-11-16T12:07:08Z

    In this exclusive interview, Drug Target Review's Taylor Mixides interviews James Graham, CEO of Recce Pharmaceuticals, they explore the company's approach to combat the growing global threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Recce Pharmaceuticals is at the forefront of developing a new class of synthetic anti-infectives with a unique mechanism of ...

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    Navigating the challenges of cell therapies

    2023-11-08T10:55:22Z

    Cell therapies hold great potential for treating complex diseases, yet they face significant limitations and challenges. Current cell therapies have difficulty distinguishing between healthy and cancerous cells, often resulting in adverse effects. Vittoria's innovative Senza5 platform, with its unique CD5-targeting approach, aims to enhance the efficacy, safety, and speed of ...

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    Cancer drug discovery: protein-ligand interactions

    2023-11-01T10:39:55Z

    Dr Rob van Montfort, a leading researcher at the Centre for Cancer Drug Discovery (CCDD) within The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is at the forefront of cancer drug discovery. Focusing on protein-ligand interactions, his work utilises structural biology and biochemical methods to help the discovery of novel small-molecule drugs ...

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    Women in Stem with Ashley Hall

    2023-10-31T12:00:27Z

    "Throughout my education I was discouraged by many around me." - This October edition of our Women in Stem series spotlights Ashley Hall, Chief Development Officer of Reneo Pharmaceuticals. Ashley shares her experiences, challenges, and insights. Her STEM journey began with a fascination for science, leading her to overcome initial ...

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    Microbiotica: transforming medicine with microbiome magic

    2023-10-24T14:15:16Z

    In this interview, Anne Neville, Director at Microbiotica, elaborates on the significance of the Microbiotica Culture Collection (MCC) and Microbiotica Reference Genome Database (MRGD), which are fundamental to the development of live biotherapeutic medicines.

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    Emotional scars: stigma with female adult acne

    2023-10-20T14:00:37Z

    New research presented at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Congress 2023 in Berlin, Germany, has highlighted a previously underestimated aspect of acne's impact on individuals: its profound influence on social perception.

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    Could scratching nerve cells be the itch solution?

    2023-10-19T11:34:07Z

    The sensation of itch is something everyone has experienced at some point in their lives. It's a natural response to various irritants, from insect bites to dry skin. But what happens when the urge to itch becomes relentless, causing discomfort and, in some cases, serious health problems?

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    Novel method for early cancer diagnosis

    2023-10-18T14:00:17Z

    A recent scientific collaboration, led by the Institute of Nuclear Physics of the Polish Academy of Sciences, has overcome measurement challenges, enabling reliable cancer diagnosis.

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    Patient-derived organoids in disease modelling

    2023-10-16T15:23:08Z

    In an exclusive interview with Nikki Carter at Molecular Devices, we explore the the power of patient-derived organoids (PDOs) in drug discovery.

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    The inner workings of environmental bacterium

    2023-10-13T15:00:43Z

    Researchers have achieved profound insights into the inner workings of a prevalent environmental bacterium.

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    New research discovers gene mutations linked to prostate cancer

    2023-10-11T12:32:06Z

    A study led by scientists from the Center for Genetic Epidemiology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center has made a significant leap in our understanding of aggressive prostate cancer.

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    Sino Biological: new US centre for bioprocessing

    2023-10-10T10:15:07Z

    Sino Biological are pleased to announce the formal opening of its new center for Bioprocessing (C4B) in Houston, Texas USA at Levit Green, adjacent to the world-renowned Texas Medical Center.

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    Insights into the critical initial phase of embryonic development

    2023-10-09T11:43:14Z

    Researchers from the University of Helsinki and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the United States have made a new discovery: the ectoderm, one of the germ layers, does not lose its pluripotency during gastrulation, contrary to prior beliefs.

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    Stem cell therapy to slow progression of multiple sclerosis (MS)

    2023-10-05T12:18:30Z

    Autologous haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (aHSCT), a medical procedure typically employed in the treatment of blood cancers, holds promise as a potential therapy for individuals with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS).

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    Artificial intelligence model revolutionises breast cancer surgery

    2023-10-03T11:22:21Z

    Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have been gaining significant attention lately, primarily in discussions about their responsible utilisation. However, these technologies possess a wide spectrum of practical applications, ranging from predicting natural disasters to addressing social disparities. Now, AI is making its mark in the field of cancer ...

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    Women in Stem with Dr Emily Leproust

    2023-09-28T12:55:44Z

    This September edition of our Women in Stem series spotlights Dr Emily Leproust, CEO of Twist Bioscience. Dr Leproust began her STEM journey from a background in chemistry, eventually leading her to the forefront of DNA synthesis technology. She co-founded Twist Bioscience in 2013, now a thriving company reporting substantial ...

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    Scientists target protein in skeletal muscle composition

    2023-09-18T16:33:17Z

    A group of researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have illuminated a crucial piece of the intricate puzzle surrounding the regulation of muscle mass and metabolic processes within skeletal muscle.

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    Bioengineered instrument reveals hidden cancer cells

    2023-09-11T10:07:02Z

    Scientists at Stanford University have engineered a biomolecule that can specifically remove mucins from cancer cells. This breakthrough could have a significant impact on future cancer therapies.

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    New research holds significance in regulating T cell function

    2023-09-08T14:00:23Z

    New research shows T cells use the nuclear receptor RARα not just for gene regulation, but also to trigger cell surface events that activate them against pathogens and cancer.

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    Innovative leukaemia treatment with tcxpress platform

    2023-09-07T14:32:25Z

    BlueSphere Bio's TCXpress platform revolutionises the isolation and functional characterisation of T-cell receptors (TCRs) with unparalleled speed and efficiency, enabling rapid identification of unique TCRs from thousands of individual T cells within days.