Inflammatory regulatory protein identified by researchers
A study has discovered that the PKM2 protein plays a role in regulating immune cells and blocking this could be a potential treatment for inflammatory diseases.
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Lung response to bacteria revealed by researchers
A study has discovered the process behind the lung immune response, which could be used to develop treatments against pneumonia.
Faster 3D imaging possible with novel microscopy approach
A novel imaging approach has been developed which could lead to new discoveries in biology and medicine.
Novel peptide could lead to antibiotic for drug-resistant bacteria
A novel peptide has been discovered that attacks gram negative bacteria at a previously unknown site of action which presents a promising lead substance for the development of a new antibiotic.
Major step taken in creating complex organs in the lab
A major step has been taken towards developing functional miniature versions of human organs in a Petri dish which can be used to shed light on the processes involved in the genesis of diseases.
Experimental HIV vaccine induces bnAb production in models
Researchers have developed a vaccine for HIV that has shown success in rabbits, by neutralising a wide range of HIV strains using bnAbs.
Machine learning programme used to predict stem cell growth
Researchers have used machine learning to predict the conditions needed for stem cells to develop a certain way, which could be used to grow 3D organ models.
Newly-discovered protein could play key role in fighting obesity
An unexpected finding about a protein that's highly expressed in fat tissue could lead to new approaches for addressing obesity and many other diseases.
AI in drug discovery market to increase at CAGR of 40.8 percent
Research has found that artificial intelligence in drug discovery will be worth $1,434 million by the end of 2024.
Better HIV, lupus and hep C treatments possible with malaria discovery
A new discovery on how the immune system responds to malaria infection could lead to better treatments for hepatitis C, HIV and lupus.
New molecular drivers of Parkinson’s disease uncovered
Molecular drivers of Parkinson's disease have been revealed by scientists who also determined how they impact the functions of genes involved in the condition and the results may point to potential new treatments.
ELRIG Drug Discovery 2019: looking back to the future
On 5-6 November, ACC Liverpool hosted the ELRIG Drug Discovery event, which allowed R&D professionals to come together and discuss the latest industry developments.
Novel metabolic-focused high-throughput screening method developed
Researchers have created a new high-throughput screening system which could identify new drugs by focusing on nucleotide metabolism.
T-box and tRNA complex structure revealed by study
A team of researchers has uncovered the structure of a T-box regulatory mechanism in bacteria, which could aid in the development of novel antibiotics.
Protein imaging equipment enables enzymes to be observed in real-time
The imaging equipment, European XFEL, is said to mark a new age of protein movie-making and enables enzymes involved in disease to be observed in real-time.