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AI designs new antibiotics to take on drug-resistant superbugs
Penn engineers have built an AI model that creates new antibiotics – and early tests show some work as well as existing approved drugs.
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How FtsZ and ZapA proteins drive bacterial cell division
Japanese researchers have discovered how the bacterial proteins FtsZ and ZapA work together to drive cell division – a discovery that could guide the development of new antibacterial treatments.
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Dual-action therapy clears MDR bacteria in preclinical models
Centauri Therapeutics has published data showing that CTX-09’s ability effectively clears drug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria through a novel dual mechanism, marking a promising development for new infection therapies.
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Statins repurposed for sepsis show life-saving potential
A new study suggests statins, cheap and widely used cholesterol drugs, could be repurposed to reduce the risk of death from sepsis. Researchers reported a 39 percent drop in 28-day mortality, highlighting their potential role in critical care.
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Spirulina’s role in shaping the future of preventative biologics
From law to biotech, Brian Finrow's career path has been anything but conventional. As Co-founder and CEO of Lumen Bioscience, he’s steering the company’s innovative approach to drug discovery, focusing on preventative biologics that offer scalable, cost-effective solutions. Find out how Finrow's unique spirulina-based platform is changing the way we…
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Scientists 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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Restoring the gut: VE303’s strategy for C. diff relief
A new publication in Nature Medicine highlights the potential of VE303 for preventing recurrent C. difficile infection, detailing its impact on the gut microbiome and immune response.
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Glox Therapeutics secures £500K to develop antibiotics for cystic fibrosis
Glox Therapeutics has received a portion of a £3 million fund to combat antimicrobial resistance in cystic fibrosis patients.
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UVA’s computer models target antibiotics to combat resistance
Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have developed computer models to create more targeted antibiotics. This approach aims to fight antibiotic resistance by focusing on specific bacteria in different parts of the body, reducing the reliance on broad-spectrum antibiotics.
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Phage therapy: A step forward in the fight against antibiotic resistance
A new study shows how phages, viruses that kill bacteria, can coexist on a single bacterial strain. This offers valuable insights for developing more effective therapies against antibiotic-resistant infections.
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New monoclonal antibody drug could combat antimicrobial resistance
Scientists have developed a monoclonal antibody drug that could help to prevent infection from Acinetobacter baumannii.
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Recce Pharmaceuticals’ synthetic approach to combatting AMR
As antimicrobial resistance continues to advance, novel therapeutics are needed that stop infection and do not contribute to resistance. Australian biotech Recce Pharmaceuticals is paving the way for a new class of synthetic anti-infectives and providing hope for those with resistant infections. Recce’s lead candidate, RECCE® 327 (R327), is a…
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A Guide to Measuring Drug-Target Residence Times
This guide provides technical background on concepts and techniques for use of Transcreener biochemical assays to measure drug-target residence times.
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Whitepaper: Targeting kinases in the innate immune response
The guide provides examples of how Transcreener allowed rapid assay development to enable screening for kinases in innate immune pathways.
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Engineered biofilm helps to tackle infections in CF patients
A living material resembling sputum from CF patients can grow biofilms, enabling scientists to assess the effectiveness of antimicrobials.
