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Experimental compound slows blood cancer growth
Researchers have identified a protein that plays a role in promoting blood cancer and have successfully used a novel compound to inhibit it, reducing tumour growth.
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Transfer of oncogene in colon cancer cells demonstrated
A new study has shown that proteins derived from the oncogene, KRAS, can transfer between colon cancer cells.
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Use of animal models decreases by 7 percent
In figures released by the Home Office, the use of animal models has decreased down to 3.52 million procedures in 2018.
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Chemical synthesis and biological screening combined on chip
Researchers have developed a chip which facilitates and accelerates active substance production, characterisation and biological effectiveness.
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Study identifies protein key to successful chemotherapy
A protein has been discovered as key for effective chemotherapy, meaning improved treatments for chemotherapy resistance can be developed.
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Secondary structures study could lead to making cancer cells vulnerable
Researchers have used machine learning to discover that the two most widespread DNA structures cause genome mutations that lead to cancer.
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Synthetic molecules could provide new antibiotics
Using a novel technique, researchers have created new molecules effective at killing bacteria, providing new antibiotic drug targets.
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Artificial intelligence in the world of drug discovery
Charlotte Walker-Osborn, a Partner and Head of Technology Sector (International) at global law-firm Eversheds Sutherland and a legal expert in technology law, explains some of the challenges and potential future of artificial intelligence (AI) in the field of drug discovery.
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Betaine supplement reduces schizophrenic behaviours in mice
A new study found that betaine supplementations given to mice reduced schizophrenic behaviours, indicating a drug target.
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Medical journals found to restrict access to pharma industry research
A new report has stated that the majority of medical journals restrict their content for pharmaceutical industry professionals.
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Potential drug target for Alzheimer’s identified
New research has identified an enzyme which causes degradation of dendritic spines, pointing to a drug target for Alzheimer’s.
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Gene discovery could make cancer therapies more effective
A recent study has identified the DBC1 gene which leaves cancer cells more exposed to therapies.
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New method for developing medical imaging tracers discovered
A new medical imaging tracing method has been discovered by scientists which can better track drugs in the body.
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Research identifies cells which contribute to inflammatory diseases
A new study has shown that there are two populations of cells in the gut which leads to drug development potential.
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New model found to improve drug development in pre-clinical trials
Researchers have successfully created a multi-organ in vitro model to test toxicity and efficacy of drugs.