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Spike gene mutants could be used as novel COVID-19 vaccine
SARS-CoV-2 Spike gene mutants may be developed into immunogens for new vaccines against COVID-19, a study in hamsters has shown.
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Drug Target Review update: exclusive report, online summit and more!
Hear about the latest Drug Target Review updates from Deputy Editor Victoria Rees who discusses our new report on AI & Informatics, the Cell & Gene Therapy Advancements online summit and much more!
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Lung fibrosis in mice successfully reversed by scientists
A team of researchers have reversed lung fibrosis in a mouse model, highlighting a new therapeutic target for pulmonary fibrosis.
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Scientists develop novel strategy for tuberculosis vaccine
A research team have created a new strategy for developing an effective vaccine against a widespread form of tuberculosis.
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New study discovers how Parkinson’s-linked protein attacks mitochondria
Researchers have used fruit fly larvae to explore how alpha-synuclein impacts the mitochondria, advancing the study of Parkinson’s disease.
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Accelerating drug discovery using novel screening technologies
19 August 2021 | By 10X Genomics
Explore the latest developments in screening technologies and how drug discovery has changed during the past decades in our webinar with 10X Genomics.
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Cardiac proarrhythmic risk assessment using human-induced pluripotent stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes
19 August 2021 | By Eurofins Discovery
Watch this on-demand webinar that discusses the two assays developed by Eurofins and why they represent a more physiologic and dynamic system to provide a more comprehensive pre-clinical model for cardiac liability assessment.
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Record-breaking 3D bioprinter could speed up drug development
Nanoengineers have developed a high-throughput bioprinter that 3D prints at record speed, potentially accelerating drug development.
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Uncovering ketamine’s mechanisms helps identify depression treatment
A new study has revealed how ketamine exerts its antidepressant effect, raising hopes of finding new treatment options for the disease.
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New research reveals abnormalities in blood vessels of human hearts
A new study has found abnormalities in the blood vessels of human hearts, possibly leading to treatments for cardiac microvascular dysfunction.
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Exclusive report: AI & Informatics: Drug discovery and development
In this original report, find an in-depth analysis of AI and informatics within imaging, synthetic biology, drug screening and drug design. Featured interviews with experts from AstraZeneca, Auransa, PolarisQB and Chalmers University of Technology.
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Triple drug combination shows promise for pancreatic cancer treatment
MIT researchers have shown that a combination of three drugs can eliminate pancreatic tumours in mice, possibly leading to new therapies.
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New models for intranasal drug delivery
In this article, Dr Jon Volmer and Dr Jon Lenn discuss a new approach to formulation models to test drug delivery based on reconstituted nasal epithelium.
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Novel database could accelerate drug repurposing for various diseases
NICEdrug.ch is an open-access database that may help scientists assess potential drugs for a range of diseases more quickly.
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Synthetic “switch” is a pivotal step for smart insulin therapy
A novel synthetic “switch” has been developed that could hold the key to revolutionary smart insulin therapy for diabetic patients.
