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Video: Using luciferase reporter cell lines for HTS readouts
This video reviews the uses and advantages of reporter cell lines in the context of cellular research and drug discovery.
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Placenta’s role in genetic risk of schizophrenia
A recent study led by the Lieber Institute for Brain Development has revealed that over 100 genes associated with the risk of schizophrenia appear to contribute to the development of the illness primarily through their influence on the placenta.
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Algae: a source for prebiotics and drugs to treat IBD
An increasing number of people worldwide suffer from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). However, no treatment is effective for all patients. In this article, researchers working on the Algae4IBD project explain how algae may represent a valuable source of prebiotics and new therapeutic agents for IBD and other diseases.
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Framework for understanding cell organisation and variation
From a database of more than 200,000 high-resolution, three-dimensional images of human induced pluripotent stem cells, researchers have devised a model to quantify cell shape and internal organization. Susanne Rafelski, Deputy Director of the Allen Institute for Cell Science, revealed details of their study to Drug Target Review.
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ebook: Advances In Cell Imaging and Retrieval
Unleash the power of drug discovery with this FREE ebook supported by Sartorius! Explore the limitless potential of CRISPR applications and single cell sequencing for drug discovery. Access exclusive insights from industry leaders and stay ahead of the curve with the latest trends. Don't miss out on this opportunity to…
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ebook: Quantitative Assays to Measure Ab Binding to Fc Receptors
This ebook summarizes the basics of Fc receptor function and discusses biochemical and cell-based assays that enable antibody optimization projects.
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USC researchers zoom into human genome with mammal DNA
USC researcher Dr Steven Gazal and his team have identified human genome base pairs that have remained constant over millions of years of mammalian evolution. These base pairs are linked to human disease. Using DNA from 240 mammal species, they identified genetic variations affecting an individual's survival and reproduction.
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Challenges and promises of personalised precision medicine
Drug Target Review’s Taylor Mixides exclusively interviews Neil Thomas, Partner and Head of Healthcare and Life Sciences for EMEA at Infosys Consulting, on personalised precision medicine, its advances, challenges and the future.
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ebook: TR-FRET assay kits simplify & accelerate drug discovery
This ebook provides basic principles of the TR-FRET technology and shows examples of how assay design can drive drug discovery.
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Brain cells found to transfer material to neurons in mice
Researchers have discovered that oligodendrocyte-lineage cells transfer cell material to neurons in a mouse brain. They have provided the first evidence of coordinated nuclear interaction between these cells and neurons.
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ebook: Never Miss A Hit – Unleash Your Drug Discovery With A Label-Free Playlist
Get ready to dive into the cutting-edge world of hit-to-lead drug discovery. Look no further than our latest FREE ebook, which explores label-free HTL technologies. Featuring the latest research from leading academics and pharmaceutical companies, including GlaxoSmithKline, Rosalind Franklin Institute and Francis Crick Institute.
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Combination therapy prevails against BET inhibitor resistance
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, US, scientists created a new combination therapy method to tackle drug resistance in a type of leukaemia with KMT2A gene rearrangement.
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2023 drug discovery forecast: emerging trends and disruptors revolutionising the industry
With advancements in artificial intelligence, precision medicine and gene editing, the field of drug discovery is undergoing a rapid transformation. In this article, Drug Target Review’s Izzy Wood gets the insider knowledge from industry leaders at SLAS 2023, who are experiencing these changes first hand.
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New class of ribosomal peptide “daptides” discovered by researchers
Researchers from the University of Illinois have identified a new class of ribosomally synthesised and post-translationally modified peptides (RiPPs) named "daptides" that have haemolytic activity.
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Accelerating the immune system could eliminate ageing cells
Boosting the body’s anti-viral immune response could restore tissue balance and eliminate ageing cells that contribute to age-related diseases.