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A specialised group of immune cells in the gut has been found to prevent allergic reactions - a discovery that could lead to new treatments for allergies and autoimmune diseases.
A preclinical study conducted by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have demonstrated a new gene-editing strategy to treat short bowel syndrome (SBS), a life-threatening condition in which patients lack a functional small intestine.
A team of scientists from the University of Birmingham has discovered a powerful new treatment for psoriasis. The treatment uses a tripeptide that has shown steroid-level effectiveness in reducing symptoms, offering fresh hope for the long-term management of this chronic skin condition.
Rutgers researchers have discovered new insights into how polycystic kidney disease (PKD) progresses, which could lead to more targeted treatments. This breakthrough may help improve therapies for PKD patients in the future.
A new cancer therapy combines multiple treatment strategies into a single graphene oxide-based nanocomposite. It uses bacterial components to enhance immune response and scalability, creating a powerful and cost-effective approach to tackling tumours.
From law to biotech, Brian Finrow's career path has been anything but conventional. As Co-founder and CEO of Lumen Bioscience, he’s steering the company’s innovative approach to drug discovery, focusing on preventative biologics that offer scalable, cost-effective solutions. Find out how Finrow's unique spirulina-based platform is changing the way we…
Dr Cyril Clarke at ICON Biotech reveals how biomarkers are transforming early-phase clinical trials by offering valuable insights into the safety and efficacy of novel therapies.
In this second part of a two-part series, we continue Sujeegar Jeevanandam’s exploration of the future of AI in drug discovery. We share his vision for transformative AI applications, such as simulating human pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, and offer strategic recommendations for biotechs looking to adopt AI.
Scientists have developed CeSPIACE, a peptide drug that offers broad protection against COVID-19 variants, including Omicron XBB.1.5. Find out how it targets a stable part of the virus’s spike protein, making it resistant to mutations.
Dr Shika Pappoe’s journey from Yale and Harvard to transforming kidney care highlights how combining clinical expertise with innovation can reshape healthcare. Read on for her insights on overcoming challenges and driving change in STEM and patient care.
Learn about zelquistinel, an innovative NMDA receptor modulator that is transforming treatment possibilities through a novel approach to synaptic plasticity. This breakthrough drug offers new insights into early drug discovery and the future of neuropsychiatric treatment.
AI is transforming drug discovery, but its adoption mirrors past technological shifts in the industry. In this first part of a two-part series, we reveal Sujeegar Jeevanandam’s observations of the parallels between AI and the electronic lab notebook revolution, highlighting key challenges, lessons learned, and what the future holds for…
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.
Find out how Phenomix Sciences is transforming obesity treatment by identifying patient subtypes for more targeted and effective therapies.
Professor Jens Christian Schwamborn is advancing personalised medicine for Parkinson’s disease using patient-specific brain organoids, offering new hope for more effective and targeted treatments.
