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New therapy for incurable brain disease heads to clinical trials
SynaptixBio has selected its lead drug candidate, SB H-19642, for clinical trials to treat H-ABC - a rare, fatal neurodegenerative disease with no current cure.
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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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SB000: a safer path to anti-aging therapies
Shift Bioscience has announced new aging research, highlighting the discovery of SB000. This novel single-gene target reverses cellular aging without activating dangerous pluripotency pathways.
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New tRNA tech aims to rewrite rare disease treatment
Alltrna is redefining the future of rare disease treatment with engineered tRNA therapeutics that target genetic mutations - not just individual diseases. CEO Michelle Werner shares how this bold, mutation-driven approach could unlock universal treatments for thousands of patients long overlooked by traditional medicine.
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Why radiopharmaceuticals are gaining ground in the fight against cancer
Radiopharmaceuticals represent a rapidly advancing field in oncology, using radioactive compounds to both detect and treat cancer at the molecular level. This article explores how targeted radiation is improving patient outcomes while reducing systemic toxicity.
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BCG alters bone marrow to strengthen anti-cancer response
A new study reveals that BCG, a decades-old bladder cancer treatment, reprograms the immune system at the bone marrow level, offering a new perspective into how this immunotherapy boosts the body’s defence against cancer.
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Herpes virus protein boosts T cell power against cancer
Researchers at the University of Michigan have engineered a herpes virus protein to enhance T cell survival and function, offering a new strategy to strengthen cancer immunotherapy.
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New biobank offers hope for sufferers of dry mouth
Mayo Clinic researchers have created the world’s first biobank of human salivary gland tissue-organoids, offering a resource for developing regenerative therapies to treat chronic dry mouth.
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New investigational therapy shows promise for treating skeletal disorders
Tyra Biosciences has announced new data showing that its investigational therapy, TYRA-300, improves bone growth and corrects skeletal abnormalities in preclinical models of achondroplasia and hypochondroplasia.
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Targeting PLA2G15 to treat neurometabolic disorders
Scenic Biotech and Stanford University have published a study identifying PLA2G15 as a new drug target in neurodegenerative and metabolic diseases, potentially enabling future treatments for conditions like Niemann-Pick type C.
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Targeting the clock: new drug disrupts glioblastoma stem cells
Scientists have developed a new drug, SHP1705, that targets hijacked circadian clock proteins used by glioblastoma stem cells to grow and resist treatment.
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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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New dual-targeting strategy shows promise in treating pancreatic cancer
Researchers at the University of Michigan have discovered a powerful combination therapy that eradicates pancreatic tumours in preclinical models, offering hope for new treatments against one of the most treatment-resistant cancers.
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Blocking nitrosylation boosts treatment for NRAS melanoma
Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center have discovered that blocking a chemical process called nitrosylation can make aggressive NRAS-mutant melanoma more responsive to treatment.
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Targeting inflammation to treat atherosclerosis and MASH
A glycine-based compound developed at the University of Michigan, originally designed to treat severe fatty liver disease, has shown powerful effects in reducing atherosclerosis and vascular calcification in animal models.
