All Translational Science articles – Page 28
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NewsTargeting 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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ArticleAI at the forefront of age-related disease treatment
The body undergoes changes with age that can lead to conditions like sarcopenia and osteoarthritis, burdening individuals and healthcare systems. Find out how Rejuvenate Biomed uses AI to decode ageing biology and develop combination therapies targeting the root causes of age-related diseases, offering hope for better treatments and quality of ...
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NewsK Navigator: an AI co-pilot transforming biomedical research
K Navigator, a new AI-powered research co-pilot, is set to transform biomedical science by helping researchers explore complex data and accelerate discoveries.
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NewsTargeting 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 data: Visugromab targets ADC resistance mechanism
CatalYm announces new preclinical data showing that its clinical-stage antibody, visugromab, can overcome resistance to antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), showing potential to restore anti-tumour immune responses in solid tumours.
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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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ArticleHow 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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NewsHigh-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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ArticleCracking the code to scalable cell and gene therapy
Cell and gene therapy is rapidly transforming the treatment of complex diseases, yet scaling production efficiently remains a challenge. Dr Tia Harmon from PHC Corporation of North America explores the innovations that are optimising cell expansion to enhance the discovery of advanced therapies.
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NewsNew 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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NewsEli 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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NewsNew 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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ArticleAllele-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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NewsScientists 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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ArticleAACR 2025: translating research into real-world impact
From first-in-human trial results to emerging AI tools and patient-focused innovations, AACR 2025 offered a clear snapshot of where cancer research is heading. Drug Target Review was on the ground in Chicago to explore the clinical data, technologies, and conversations shaping cancer drug development.
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NewsNew 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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NewsBlocking 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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ArticleBuilding the requisite clinical development infrastructure for medical innovation to thrive
Outdated clinical development systems are slowing breakthroughs like gene therapies and precision medicine. This article explores how a flexible, on-demand approach can accelerate drug development and bring innovations to patients faster.
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NewsTargeting 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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ArticleUsing knowledge graphs in drug discovery (Part 2): how they’re shaping scientific progress
In this second interview of the series, Andreas Kolleger, Head of GenAI Innovation at Neo4j, discusses how knowledge graphs and AI are transforming scientific discovery and improving life sciences workflows.