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The science behind the systematic discovery of molecular glues
For decades, molecular glues have been stumbled upon rather than designed. A new scientific approach is now changing that – expanding what is considered druggable.
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Assays
An assay is an analytical procedure in laboratory medicine, pharmacology and molecular biology for measuring the activity of a target entity.
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Why scientists are targeting the gut to treat peanut allergy
A new oral immunotherapy could change how peanut allergy is treated, targeting the gut to retrain the immune system and reduce the risk of life-threatening reactions. INP20’s nanoparticle technology promises a safer, more precise approach that could replace lifelong avoidance with lasting tolerance.
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Anti-linker antibodies: a universal key for CAR-T detection
Every new CAR-T needs a new detection tool – until now. Anti-linker antibodies could change how researchers develop and track these therapies.
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Better assays: the key step in moving drugs from lab to clinic
From gene therapy to Long Covid, better assays are helping researchers move promising drug candidates from early studies into clinical trials. Dr Alexandre Lucas explains the technologies, challenges and innovations driving this progress.
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Advancing antiviral therapeutics for immunocompromised populations
With few antiviral options available to immunocompromised patients, a new generation of therapies - like AIC468 - is aiming to change that.
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Single-cell technique tracks boron in live tumour cells
Researchers at the University of Birmingham have developed a single-cell technique to track boron inside live tumour cells – making Boron Neutron Capture Therapy more effective in treating head and neck cancers.
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New SMART tool maps RNA modifications to tackle cancer and infections
Researchers have developed the first high-throughput tool to rapidly profile RNA modifications – a breakthrough that could lead to more precise treatments for cancer and antibiotic-resistant infections.
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AI meets human tissue to fast-track precision medicine development
By combining human tissue models with explainable AI, researchers can analyse complex patient data to identify which treatments work best for which patients. First applied to inflammatory bowel disease, this approach could improve clinical trial success rates across many diseases.
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Lab of the future: four technologies to watch
From precision proteomics to AI-powered immune profiling, next-generation laboratory technologies are changing how new therapies are discovered and developed. Here are four innovations set to shape the lab of the future - and the future of drug discovery.
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Three powerful antibodies discovered with potential to treat mpox
Researchers at Mount Sinai have identified three antibodies that target mpox and prevent severe disease in vivo. The work positions A35-specific antibodies as candidates for therapeutic development.
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Inside the search-and-develop model tackling 1,000 untreated skin diseases
With over 1,000 skin diseases lacking approved treatments, a search-and-develop model is changing how new therapies are sourced and developed. Chief Scientific Officer, Jacob Pontoppidan Thyssen, outlines the strategy behind it.
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Inside the Alzheimer’s study backing stem cells, not drugs
In this first-in-human Alzheimer’s study, Wnt-activated autologous stem cells are delivered intracerebroventricularly (directly into the brain) to address neuronal loss, while also reducing amyloid and tau biomarkers and improving cognition. Early data from this regenerative approach could help early drug discovery teams shape target selection, biomarker development and trial design.
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Consumables engineered for speed and reproducibility in drug discovery
What if familiar lab formats could be redesigned to remove the weak points in permeability and absorbance testing? This article explores how design choices in common consumables can improve both speed and reproducibility in early-stage research.
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Chikungunya’s 2025 surge sparks urgent research response
The 2025 chikungunya outbreak has surged from the Indian Ocean to Europe, prompting an urgent global research response. With no antivirals and limited vaccine access, laboratories and biotech firms are under pressure to deliver solutions fast.
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Beyond the hype: a veteran’s honest assessment of AI in drug discovery – Part 2
Thibault Géoui explains why AI could finally help pharma overcome its productivity crisis and why the payoff won’t come as quickly as the optimists claim.
