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Sperm ‘switch’ discovery could lead to new fertility therapies
Scientists have discovered the molecular ‘switch’ that powers sperm for fertilisation, which could potentially lead to new infertility treatments.
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An ethical shift in NHP research: iPSC-derived cardiomyocytes for safer pharmacology
6 October 2025 | By
As regulators move to phase out primate testing, NHP-derived iPSC cardiomyocytes are emerging as a scalable, ethical and scientifically robust alternative - offering drug developers a clear path to faster, more predictive, and more responsible innovation.
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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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Why most T-cell engagers fail – and how to fix it
Bispecific T-cell engagers are advancing fast - but complexity still slows development. This article explores how data-driven, platform-based strategies are helping overcome design and manufacturing hurdles to bring these next-gen therapies to patients faster.
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From lab to clinic: the rise of Radio-DARPins in oncology
As radioligand therapy continues to show promise, its application in solid tumours remains limited by long-standing biological challenges. In this interview, Julien Torgue, CSO at Orano Med, discusses a new collaborative platform – Radio-DARPins – and how it could help overcome key barriers to clinical progress.
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A gentle squeeze: Scientists use physical force to transform stem cells into bone
Researchers at the National University of Singapore have discovered that physically squeezing stem cells through narrow spaces can trigger their transformation into bone-forming cells – potentially allowing for development of new bone repair therapies.
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Vascularised stem cell organoids advance diabetes therapy
A team of researchers have developed the first vascularised organoid model of human pancreatic islets, which could lead to further development of advanced cell therapies for diabetes.
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Cracking the code to scalable cell and gene therapy
Cell and gene therapy is rapidly transforming the treatment of complex diseases, yet scaling production efficiently remains a challenge. Dr Tia Harmon from PHC Corporation of North America explores the innovations that are optimising cell expansion to enhance the discovery of advanced therapies.
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Hope for ALS and inflammatory diseases: Cellenkos’ CRANE technology breakthrough
Cellenkos' CRANE technology, led by Dr Simrit Parmar, harnesses regulatory T cells to precisely target and treat inflammatory diseases. This innovative approach offers hope for conditions like aplastic anaemia, myelofibrosis, and ALS.
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Advanced techniques in toxicity testing
Tune in to this episode where we explore how innovative assays and human-relevant cell models are transforming toxicity screening in drug development.
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Finding the right CDMO partner for cell line development
The commercial production of recombinant proteins, such as antibodies and enzymes, relies on generating and maintaining specific cell lines designed to produce these specialised molecules. However, the creation of cell lines is a technically demanding and time-consuming process. For this reason, many businesses seek partnerships with contract development and manufacturing…
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Driving efficiency across upstream bioprocess workflow
Dr Anis H Khimani from Revvity explores how key developments have enhanced biotherapeutic workflows, and explores how a transposon system can aid stable clone development.
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Advancing therapeutics targeting cytokines with functional cell-based assays
3 January 2024 | By Eurofins DiscoverX
Watch this webinar to discover functional cell-based assays for characterizing novel therapeutics & biosimilars targeting cytokines in inflammation & oncology.
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Episode 24 – Genetic engineering for allogeneic immunotherapy
Listen to this podcast where we dive into genetic engineering, its role and relationship with allogeneic immunotherapy.
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Huntington’s disease and potential therapies
In this exclusive interview with Young Kwon, CEO of Alchemab, we discuss new platforms that are revolutionising how researchers identify naturally occurring antibodies in resilient individuals, opening up new possibilities for the development of disease-modifying therapies.
