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COVID-19 and flu could awaken hidden breast cancer cells
Scientists have discovered that infections like COVID-19 and flu can “wake up” dormant breast cancer cells – triggering new tumour growth in the lungs.
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Biomarkers
Biomarkers are a naturally occurring molecule, gene, or characteristic by which a particular disease can be identified.
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Innovating Obesity Drug Discovery: Trends, Challenges, and Translational Strategies
29 July 2025 | By Eurofins Discovery
Facing roadblocks in obesity drug discovery? Discover how integrated, validated strategies are helping teams accelerate development and reduce risk.
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New 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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The future of CNS drug development: signs of real progress
New therapeutic approaches are emerging for CNS disorders – but can they overcome the toughest barriers in drug development? Find out what is driving progress and what still stands in the way.
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Mitochondria: melanoma’s hidden vulnerability
Scientists at Lund University have shown that aggressive melanoma tumours are driven by overactive mitochondrial processes – revealing a potential treatment strategy using drugs already approved for other conditions.
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How dual-targeting ADCs aim to tackle resistance
Find out how dual-target ADCs and tumour-specific Treg depletion are shaping the next wave of targeted cancer therapies.
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Transform your drug discovery pipeline with 3D cellular models
7 July 2025 | By Molecular Devices
Expert insights reveal how 3D cellular models are revolutionising preclinical testing and clinical translation.
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Future-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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Translating Promising Drug Candidates from Preclinical Screening to Clinical Trials
How do new cancer drugs make it to patients? This episode uncovers the challenges, successes, and AI advancements driving oncology treatments from preclinical screening to clinical trials.
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Organoids 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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The 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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Inside 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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Optimizing antibody leads in early drug discovery with key developability insights
5 June 2025 | By WuXi Biologics
Stop costly biologic failures. This masterclass reveals high-throughput strategies to optimize antibody leads upfront.
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Why ATP signalling might change melanoma for good
A new study from Central South University reveals how adenosine phosphate signalling shapes the tumour microenvironment in melanoma, offering a new biomarker for guiding personalised cancer treatment.
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New UCD centre targets the biggest bottleneck in rare research
The world’s first translational research center dedicated to urea cycle disorders (UCDs) has been launched in Zürich, marking a significant moment in rare disease innovation.
