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Slowing intracellular transport boosts potential for RNA therapies
Researchers at the University of Basel and Roche have discovered that slowing the intracellular transport of RNA-based drugs significantly improves their therapeutic impact.
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New mouse model mimics rare GRIN2D disorder
Researchers at Tel Aviv University have developed a new mouse model that accurately mimics a rare and severe genetic disorder caused by mutations in the GRIN2D gene – allowing for study of the disease’s progression and the testing of potential drug therapies.
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Time for change: non-human primates in drug research
As ethical pressures and new regulations shake up preclinical research, the industry faces a turning point: can we finally move beyond non-human primates? Dr Mariana Argenziano, Associate Director Manufacturing Technologies at Ncardia, discusses the innovations reshaping drug development and what’s coming next.
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New data backs Myo4 for obesity treatment
MitoRx Therapeutics has announced new preclinical data for its small molecule Myo4, showing restored insulin sensitivity and enhanced fat loss with muscle preservation in an obesity model - offering a potential alternative to GLP-1-based therapies.
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Liver organoids grow functional blood vessels in lab breakthrough
Scientists have successfully grown liver organoids with fully functional blood vessels- potentially allowing for the development of new treatments for haemophilia and liver disease.
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Programming immunity from within: in-body generation of CAR T cells
Researchers have developed a new method to generate CAR T cells directly inside the body using targeted lipid nanoparticles that deliver mRNA to T cells - offering a safer, faster and more accessible alternative to traditional cell therapies for cancer and autoimmune diseases.
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Experimental drug targets gene driving severe seizures in children
Researchers at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute are developing a targeted KCNT1 inhibitor that has shown early promise in reducing seizures in preclinical models.
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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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A global push for better animal welfare in research
What does ethical research look like in drug discovery today? In this interview, Charles River’s Executive Director of Global Animal Welfare shares how global standards, the 3Rs and her own path as a woman in STEM are shaping efforts to reduce animal use in science.
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New plasma therapy fights aggressive soft tissue cancer
Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University have found that plasma-activated medium (PAM) significantly reduces synovial sarcoma tumour growth in both lab and animal models, offering a promising new approach for treating this rare and aggressive cancer.
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Lab-grown liver breakthrough could speed up drug development
Scientists have developed lab-grown liver organoids with functional zonation, a discovery that brings regenerative medicine a step closer to personalised, transplant-free liver therapy.
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Tessera’s gene editing offers hope for sickle cell patients
Find out how Tessera's latest advancements in gene editing bring promising solutions to treat sickle cell disease.
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New combination treatment enables targeting of non-responsive lung tumours
The newly identified KRAS G12C inhibitor, with SHP2 inhibition, sensitises tumours to immune checkpoint blockade.
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Initial in vivo validation of novel cancer therapeutics using AI
In this Q&A, Dr Alan D. Roth, CEO of Oxford Drug Design, explains how his AI drug discovery company, which develops novel molecules for use in cancer treatments, has completed the first in vivo validation in its potential first-in-class approach against multiple tumours. A 28-day mouse trial showed clear efficacy…
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Damaged small intestine repaired with hPSC-derived organoids
Cincinnati Children’s have repaired damaged intestines in a rodent model, moving research efforts closer to clinical trials.
