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Drug Discovery

 

In the fields of medicine, biotechnology and pharmacology, drug discovery is the process by which new candidate medications are discovered.

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The evolution of AI in drug discovery: learning from history’s mistakes (Part 1)

14 March 2025 | By ,

AI is transforming drug discovery, but its adoption mirrors past technological shifts in the industry. In this first part of a two-part series, we reveal Sujeegar Jeevanandam’s observations of the parallels between AI and the electronic lab notebook revolution, highlighting key challenges, lessons learned, and what the future holds for…

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Ginger-based compound targets inflammation in IBD

28 February 2025 | By

Researchers at the University of Toronto have discovered a compound in ginger, furanodienone (FDN), that interacts with the pregnane X receptor to reduce inflammation in the colon. This finding suggests FDN could be an effective, natural treatment for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).