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Spinal muscular atrophy: searching for a cure
Organoids with SMA-pathology uncovered key findings about the disease, which could be utilised to develop new therapeutic options.
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Mini-lungs enable breakthroughs in SARS-CoV-2 research
Researchers discovered two potential new drug applications with the possible clinical use of surfactant early in COVID-19 cases.
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Development of a new and promising antimalarial agent
The new agent, DIF-1(+3), proved to be as effective against drug-resistant malaria as it was against susceptible strains.
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Translating ‘nature’s cues’ into breakthrough immunotherapies
Discover how Cue Biopharma harnesses the curative potential of the body’s intrinsic immune system to develop treatments for oncology and autoimmune diseases. Here, Anish Suri, Chief Scientific Officer of Cue Biopharma, explains how its platforms and biologics are designed to selectively modulate disease-specific T cells to restore immune balance, aiming…
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Treating HCC with genetically modified NK-cell therapy
Blocking the TGF-β signalling pathway produced effective antitumour activity against hepatocellular carcinoma.
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Liquid biopsy helps advance oncology drug development
In this exclusive interview with Elicio Therapeutics, we explore the transformative potential of liquid biopsy in oncology drug development, particularly spotlighting its application in Elicio’s AMPLIFY-201 study of ELI-002, a promising therapeutic cancer vaccine candidate.
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Rare types of helper T cells uncovered
Researchers have created a new T cell atlas which could aid the development of novel drug therapies for immune-mediated diseases.
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The value of GPCR cell-based assays in drug discovery
20 June 2024 | By Eurofins DiscoverX
Join this webinar to discover how GPCR functional, cell-based assays determine off-target effects, reveal safety issues, and define drug mechanism of action to ultimately evaluate the therapeutic potential of candidate molecules.
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New ENaC blocker demonstrates an extended duration of action
The novel drug, ETD001, could provide an improved approach for mucus clearance in cystic fibrosis patients.
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A T cell receptor immunotherapy against a novel target
In this Q&A, Associate Director, Research at Immunocore, Dr Ana Pereira Ribeiro, talks about IMC-R117C, a T cell receptor bispecific immunotherapy directed towards a novel target, PIWIL1, and about to enter Phase I testing in colorectal and gastrointestinal cancers.
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eBook: Drop by drop: the future of liquid biopsy
The future of liquid biopsy is poised to revolutionise medical diagnostics and treatment. Explore the latest advancements and future prospects of liquid biopsy in our comprehensive eBook.
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Recce Pharmaceuticals’ synthetic approach to combatting AMR
As antimicrobial resistance continues to advance, novel therapeutics are needed that stop infection and do not contribute to resistance. Australian biotech Recce Pharmaceuticals is paving the way for a new class of synthetic anti-infectives and providing hope for those with resistant infections. Recce’s lead candidate, RECCE® 327 (R327), is a…
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Women in Stem with Dr Rachel Lagiakos
Dr H. Rachel Lagiakos is a Senior Principal Scientist in the Therapeutics Group at Schrödinger which she joined in 2018. She completed her PhD in Synthetic Organic Chemistry at Monash University and began her medicinal chemistry career at Cancer Therapeutics (CTx) in Melbourne, Australia in 2012. At CTx, Rachel’s contributions…
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Exploring the wonders of molecular biology
In this episode, we explore our understanding of DNA and its implications for health outcomes. Additionally, we discuss the transition from DNA sequencing to actionable insights in medicine, contrasting genetics-driven drug discovery with traditional methods. Finally, we examine the evolving landscape of genetic technology and its potential impact on the…
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Reprogramming immune-suppressive macrophages in tumours
A novel drug, JHU083, turns into its active, glutamine-blocking form inside tumours, shrinking prostate and bladder cancers in mice.
