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Enedra secures funding to advance AI-driven cancer platform
Enedra Therapeutics has secured new funding to advance its AI-driven CASPAROV platform, aimed at developing therapies for difficult-to-treat cancers
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How AI and LLMs are transforming drug discovery: part 1
AI is reshaping drug discovery – but not without resistance. In this two-part conversation, André França and Eli Pollock share honest insights about the real barriers to AI adoption in life sciences and how embedding domain expertise into AI workflows might be the key to unlocking its full potential.
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High-throughput NaV1.9 assay to advance pain therapies
Metrion Biosciences has introduced a breakthrough NaV1.9 screening assay, aimed at overcoming historical challenges in pain research and advancing the development of non-opioid treatments.
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New enzyme tech offers hope for mitochondrial disease treatment
Japanese researchers have developed a new enzyme technology that can precisely alter the levels of mutated mitochondrial DNA in patient-derived stem cells, offering a promising new approach for treating mitochondrial disorders.
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Eli Lilly backs Creyon’s quantum chemistry platform in $1B RNA drug deal
The partnership allows for the further development of AI-designed RNA-targeted therapies for a range of diseases.
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Allele-selective gene editing: a breakthrough in Huntington’s disease treatment
Huntington's disease remains a major challenge, but allele-selective gene editing offers new hope. By targeting only the mutant gene, this approach could provide a one-time, durable treatment. Life Edit’s Dr Amy Pooler reveals how this innovative therapy could reshape HD treatment.
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Scientists develop immunotherapy to disarm fat-fuelled tumours
A new study reveals how tumours hijack fat metabolism to suppress immune responses - and how a novel antibody, PLT012, may reverse this effect, offering new hope for treating immunotherapy-resistant cancers.
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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.
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Advanced test predicts ALK inhibitor success in lung cancer
Researchers have developed a test that accurately predicts whether patients with ALK-positive lung cancer will respond to targeted treatments. This could significantly enhance personalised cancer therapies and overcome treatment resistance.
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Bone repair breakthrough: why men and women heal differently
Men and women heal bone injuries through distinct biological processes, challenging assumptions in regenerative medicine. The findings support the development of personalised implants and more effective, sex-specific treatment strategies.
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Fibril ‘fuzzy coats’ boost Parkinson’s protein spread
New research reveals that the flexible ‘fuzzy coat’ surrounding α-synuclein fibrils plays a critical role in how Parkinson’s disease spreads between brain cells.
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Using knowledge graphs in drug discovery (Part 1): how they link to large language models
In this first interview of a two-part series, Andreas Kolleger explores the convergence of knowledge graphs and large language models. As the head of GenAI innovation at Neo4j, Andreas brings a unique cross-industry perspective on how these technologies can enhance life sciences workflows.
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New study identifies key immune cells that prevent food allergies
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.
