news
Mitigating oxidative stress in neurodegenerative diseases
Researchers have found that using protein-like polymers to inhibit the Keap1/Nrf2 PPI is a powerful therapeutic strategy.
List view / Grid view
Drug Development
article
Women in Stem with Dr Beate Mueller-Tiemann
Introducing Dr Beate Mueller-Tiemann, whose journey spans continents and disciplines, with a passion for biochemistry and molecular biology since her high school days. From elucidating pivotal proteins in cancer to monoclonal antibody discovery, Dr Mueller-Tiemann's contributions have not only transformed our understanding of diseases but have also fuelled research in…
article
International Day for Women and Girls in Science: Denise Bowser
The International Day for Women and Girls in Science: we have the privilege of engaging with Denise Bowser, a distinguished figure with a remarkable journey at Onyx Scientific. Join us as we explore Denise's experiences, the milestones and challenges she has encountered while navigating the dynamic landscape of the pharmaceutical…
article
The great prostate debate: innovations in prostate cancer screening
While blood tests measuring prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels have been a primary screening tool, their limitations in specificity have led to challenges such as overdiagnosis and overtreatment. Cleveland Diagnostics is pioneering an alternative approach with the IsoPSA test, focusing on assessing the structure of the PSA protein rather than its…
article
Women in Stem with Dr Sara Sangha
Join us for our monthly Women in STEM series where we showcase and celebrate the achievements of inspiring women in the field. This month we interview Dr Sara Sangha, Associate Vice President of Medical Affairs and Head of US Medical Aesthetics at AbbVie. Over her almost 20 years with Allergan…
article
The promise of 3A5C7 mAb in the treatment of morphine tolerance
Morphine is a frequently used analgesic that activates the mu-opioid receptor (MOR), which has prominent side effects of tolerance. A monoclonal antibody (mAb) precisely targeting MOR, named as 3A5C7, was developed to treat morphine tolerance by enhancing morphine-induced MOR endocytosis via GRK2/β-arrestin2 pathway. In this Q&A session with Dr Jia-Jia…
article
Women in Stem with Dr Mrunal Jaywant
Join us for our monthly Women in STEM series where we showcase and celebrate the achievements of inspiring women in the field. We had the privilege of interviewing Dr Mrunal Jaywant, Vice President of R&D at USP India. At USP India, Dr Jaywant oversees the Compendial Development, the Synthetic Chemistry,…
article
Transforming cancer treatment for greatest impact
In this Q&A, Dr Lev Becker, Associate Professor, University of Chicago and Cofounder of Onchilles Pharma, reveals how his company is directing research into neutrophil biology to the advantage of cancer patients that need it most.
article
Growth hormone’s influence on neuropsychiatric disorders
The discovery of a mechanism involving anxiolytic effects of GH may lead to the development of new classes of anxiolytic drugs.
article
The science of ageing and restoring healthspan
Contrary to popular belief, ageing is not caused by just random wear and tear of our bodies over time but is instead caused by a discrete set of biological mechanisms that we now better understand and can target with therapies. Life Biosciences are specifically focused on restoring and prolonging one’s…
article
Allosteric control sites in KRAS protein found
The first complete control map for any protein has been made for KRAS, and four potential drug targets have been discovered.
webinar
Advancing therapeutics targeting cytokines with functional cell-based assays
3 January 2024 | By Eurofins DiscoverX
Watch this webinar to discover functional cell-based assays for characterizing novel therapeutics & biosimilars targeting cytokines in inflammation & oncology.
news
Targets for pancreatic cancer treatment found
Using tumour organoids, researchers have found a starting point for the development of a more refined PDAC drug.
article
Women in STEM with Dr Catherine Sheehan
In this special December edition of Women in STEM, we are privileged to feature Dr Catherine Sheehan, a distinguished figure whose journey in the field of STEM has been marked by passion, resilience, and impactful contributions. We explore her experiences, challenges faced, and the transformative impact of her work in…
news
Potential small molecule drug could treat multiple sclerosis
The new small molecule targets the glutamate system, reducing MS-like symptoms and repairing damaged myelin in two different animal models.