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New study explores safer antidepressants for pregnant women
A new study suggests that targeting serotonin in the gut, rather than the brain, could lead to antidepressants with fewer side effects.
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Drug Targets
A drug target is anything within a living organism to which a drug is directed and/or binds, resulting in a change in its behaviour or function.
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UVA’s computer models target antibiotics to combat resistance
Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have developed computer models to create more targeted antibiotics. This approach aims to fight antibiotic resistance by focusing on specific bacteria in different parts of the body, reducing the reliance on broad-spectrum antibiotics.
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The rise of organoids: a new era in drug discovery
17 January 2025 | By Drug Target Review
This webinar covers how organoids are reshaping drug discovery by providing more accurate models for disease research and drug testing, offering new solutions to long-standing challenges in the industry.
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Collaboration aims to advance automated insulin technology for diabetes
UVA Center for Diabetes Technology and Tandem Diabetes Care partner to advance automated insulin delivery systems for diabetes management.
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LB Pharmaceuticals announces positive schizophrenia trial data
LB Pharmaceuticals announced positive Phase II results for LB-102, showing significant symptom improvement in schizophrenia with a favourable safety profile.
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Advancing obesity drug discovery: Cell-based assays for GLP-1 and the G-Suite
9 January 2025 | By Eurofins DiscoverX
Gain valuable insights into the latest advancements in obesity drug discovery and enhance your research capabilities.
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Boltz-1: A new open-source AI tool for drug discovery
MIT's new open-source AI model, Boltz-1, could transform drug discovery by accurately predicting protein structures, offering global access to researchers.
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New insights into adhesion GPCRs spark drug design potential
Researchers at the University of Chicago have revealed the complete structure of adhesion GPCRs, uncovering new activation mechanisms that could lead to more targeted drug treatments.
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Injectable gel targets osteoarthritis pain
Hydrocelin shows promising preclinical results in treating osteoarthritis, offering pain relief and potential joint protection with no observed side effects.
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In vivo CAR T: Faster, cheaper, and more effective cancer care
Find out how in vivo cell therapies could transform cancer treatment by providing faster, more affordable, and accessible options for more patients.
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New targeted therapies show promise in lung cancer treatment
Recent advancements in targeted therapies and immunotherapies are transforming lung cancer treatment. Discover how these innovations are improving outcomes and providing hope for patients.
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AI paves the way for new immunotherapy targets
To fully unlock the potential of immunotherapy for cancer patients, we need better targets, not just better treatments. Hear from Michelle Teng, CEO of Etcembly, on how AI is decoding the immune repertoire and designing new therapies.
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Key enzyme discovery marks a step forward in Alzheimer’s treatment
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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Women in STEM with Stella Vnook
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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E. coli alters ribosomes to survive antibiotic treatment
New study shows E. coli resists antibiotics by modifying its ribosome structure, blocking drug binding and enabling growth despite treatment.
