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Online tool allows researchers to track genetic structure of SARS-CoV-2
An artificial intelligence platform available online has been designed to help researchers track the genetics of SARS-CoV-2 as it moves from person to person.
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Free to view detailed 3D models of SARS-CoV-2 unveiled
Collaboration between scientists, illustrators and simulators has culminated in highly detailed three-dimensional (3D) models of SARS-CoV-2.
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Stem Cells In-Depth Focus 2020
The stem cells in-depth focus includes articles on using computational approaches to expand the applications of stem cell therapies and how organoids could be used to speed up the drug discovery process with a focus on retinal disease.
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Researchers use algorithm to design articifical proteins for vaccines
Scientists have developed a method for designing artificial proteins that tell the immune system which antibodies to produce so could enhance vaccine design.
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Can a computer help us find a treatment for COVID-19?
Researchers are utilising computers to aid in their investigations into a COVID-19 treatment. Here, we highlight three studies using simulations, calculations and AI to identify a drug to combat the coronavirus.
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Free to use COVID-19 Protein Portal launched for researchers in UK
The COVID-19 Protein Portal, established by UKRI and Wellcome, will allow scientists in the UK to access protein reagents needed for research.
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AI platform developed to rapidly identify treatment regimens for infections, including COVID-19
A new AI tool has been created by researchers to identify the best treatment courses and doses for bacterial or viral infections, such as COVID-19.
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Researchers develop open access database on macrolactones
A group of researchers has created a free library of 14,000 known macrolactones for other scientists to use in drug development.
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Predicting which diabetes treatments will reach clinical trials
Researchers at MIT have developed a mathematical model that can calculate whether diabetes treatments in pre-clinical trials will be successful in humans.
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Free access to AI Clinical Research Navigator tool for COVID-19 researchers
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the creators of the Clinical Research Navigator (CRN) tool have offered free access to their system for biomedical researchers.
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How labs become AI ready with advanced informatics infrastructures
To reach the full potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in the pharma industry, it is essential that companies harmonise their data to remove the need for unnecessary human intervention. This article outlines how companies are working towards digital maturation and the obstacles they need to overcome to ensure the value…
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Petabytes of data – how informatics is transforming precision medicine
Advances in informatics have afforded researchers the ability to extrapolate petabytes of human genomics data and translate it into biologically relevant information. However, further translating this information into knowledge can prove challenging. Slavé Petrovski, Vice President and Head of Genome Analytics and Bioinformatics for AstraZeneca’s Centre for Genomics Research, spoke…
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Scientific data management: the core of quality
Gone are the days where mere data is considered king. We now understand the real value is in proper data management; but how best to harness its value? This article addresses current market options for companies wanting to extract every ounce of knowledge from raw data.
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COVID-19 viral envelope simulation under development
Researchers are working to build a complete, all-atom model of the exterior of the coronavirus to aid in drug design.
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Lab Automation In-Depth Focus 2020
In this in-depth focus are features on the best data management options currently available and how the future of drug discovery will be connected and fully automated.
