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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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Overcoming obstacles in personalised medicine

11 December 2024 | By Drug Target Review

Tune in to this episode to learn how overcoming the key challenges in personalised medicine could transform the future of healthcare.

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Key enzyme discovery marks a step forward in Alzheimer’s treatment

10 December 2024 | By Drug Target Review

Scientists have decoded the 3D structure of a key enzyme linked to Alzheimer's disease. This breakthrough opens up new possibilities for targeted drug development and better treatment options.

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Nobel Prize celebrates AI’s role in protein structure innovation

9 December 2024 | By Roberta Sher

The 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry honours AI's transformative impact on protein science, with breakthroughs set to reshape drug development.

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Women in STEM with Stella Vnook

9 December 2024 | By Dr Stella Vnook (Likarda Biotech & OralBiolife Biosciences)

We had the privilege of speaking to Dr Stella Vnook, CEO of Likarda Biotech, and Founder and Chair of OralBiolife Biosciences. Driven by a passion for innovation, Dr Vnook has challenged industry norms and navigated the unique hurdles women in leadership face, fuelling lasting change in the biotech space.

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Scientific workflow for hypothesis testing in drug discovery: Part 1 of 3

6 December 2024 | By Dr Raminderpal Singh (HitchhikersAI), Nina Truter

Explore the step-by-step scientific workflow behind drug discovery, from formulating hypotheses to analysing data, ensuring accurate and reliable results.

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Halozyme’s €2 billion bid to transform drug discovery

5 December 2024 | By Drug Target Review

By acquiring Evotec, Halozyme aims to enhance drug discovery and delivery, driving substantial growth in the pharmaceutical sector.

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FDA greenlights AI-developed drug targeting solid tumors

4 December 2024 | By Drug Target Review

Insilico Medicine’s AI-designed drug ISM5939 has received FDA IND clearance for treating solid tumours. By targeting ENPP1, it enhances anti-tumour immunity and is set to begin Phase I trials soon.

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New CAR-T therapy shows promise in leukaemia treatment

1 December 2024 | By Drug Target Review

Obecabtagene autoleucel (obe-cel) has demonstrated strong efficacy in treating relapsed B-cell leukemia, with high response rates and minimal side effects.

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Metrion Biosciences appoints Lee Patterson as CEO

29 November 2024 | By Drug Target Review

Metrion Biosciences is set to accelerate its global expansion and enhance its leadership in ion channel drug discovery services.

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The paradox of data in precision medicine

28 November 2024 | By Stavros Papadopoulos

The path to faster breakthroughs in precision medicine begins with overcoming the complexities of multi-modal data. Discover how innovative solutions are enabling more personalised treatments.

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Breakthrough trial offers new hope for cystic fibrosis patients

28 November 2024 | By Drug Target Review

A promising new inhaled therapy is progressing in Phase 2 trials, presenting new opportunities for improving cystic fibrosis treatment.

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Blood-brain barrier breakthrough for ALS and Alzheimer’s disease

27 November 2024 | By Drug Target Review

A new blood-brain barrier-crossing platform enables the delivery of therapeutic molecules to the brain, offering potential treatments for ALS and Alzheimer’s disease.

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USC partners with Autobahn Labs to accelerate drug discovery

26 November 2024 | By Drug Target Review

New collaboration focuses on transforming academic research into innovative therapies for urgent medical conditions, including cancer and heart disease.

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Unlocking a new molecular space in rapid drug discovery

23 October 2024 | By Dr Jorg Scheuermann (ETH Zurich), Dr Michelle Keller (ETH Zurich)

So-called undruggable pharmaceutical targets could be tackled with intermediate sized drugs such as macrocycles, combining the advantages of small molecules and biologics. The preparation of very large libraries of chemically synthesised intermediate-sized molecules is now in reach with a new technology developed at ETH Zurich. In this article, Dr Michelle…

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New toxic component in the evolution of Alzheimer’s disease

21 October 2024 | By Drug Target Review

UBneuro scientists discovered that reducing RTP801 expression prevented cognitive deficits and inflammation.

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