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How bowel cancer beats treatment – and how AI can stop it
Scientists have developed a new AI-guided tool that predicts how bowel cancer becomes resistant to treatment – which could lead to development of new personalised therapies.
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Why PARP inhibitors fail: key role of the CST complex in BRCA1-deficient cancers
Researchers from UT Health San Antonio have identified the CST protein complex as a key driver of resistance to PARP inhibitors in BRCA1-deficient cancers – which could lead to more personalised treatments for breast, ovarian and prostate cancer patients.
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New drug combo targets colorectal cancer mutation
Dr Justin Taylor of Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center has identified a promising drug combination that shrinks colorectal tumours in preclinical models.
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New partnership targets CNS symptoms in ultra-rare diseases
Chiesi Group and Key2Brain have signed a global license agreement to develop two blood-brain barrier-crossing enzyme replacement therapies for alpha-mannosidosis and Krabbe disease – with the aim to help patients with limited treatment options.
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Rethinking antibody discovery in the age of automation
James Atwood, COO of Opentrons, shares how accessible lab automation is helping research teams tackle tighter budgets, faster timelines and complex discovery workflows.
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Reelin identified as key marker of cocaine-activated brain cells
Researchers at the University of Alabama have identified reelin, a glycoprotein known for its role in brain development, as a key regulator of neurons in the brain's reward centre, potentially making way for targeted therapies against cocaine use.
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Experimental peptide targets glioblastoma’s most resilient cells
An experimental peptide from Virginia Tech may offer a new way to stop glioblastoma from coming back by disrupting the cancer’s treatment-resistant core.
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Astrocyte protein RTP801 linked to Alzheimer’s cognitive decline
A new study from the University of Barcelona’s Institute of Neurosciences has discovered a crucial role for the RTP801 protein in astrocytes, potentially making way for future therapies aimed at slowing or reversing cognitive decline.
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New investigational therapy shows promise for treating skeletal disorders
Tyra Biosciences has announced new data showing that its investigational therapy, TYRA-300, improves bone growth and corrects skeletal abnormalities in preclinical models of achondroplasia and hypochondroplasia.
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Targeting the clock: new drug disrupts glioblastoma stem cells
Scientists have developed a new drug, SHP1705, that targets hijacked circadian clock proteins used by glioblastoma stem cells to grow and resist treatment.
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AACR 2025: translating research into real-world impact
From first-in-human trial results to emerging AI tools and patient-focused innovations, AACR 2025 offered a clear snapshot of where cancer research is heading. Drug Target Review was on the ground in Chicago to explore the clinical data, technologies, and conversations shaping cancer drug development.
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New dual-targeting strategy shows promise in treating pancreatic cancer
Researchers at the University of Michigan have discovered a powerful combination therapy that eradicates pancreatic tumours in preclinical models, offering hope for new treatments against one of the most treatment-resistant cancers.
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Repurposed anti-inflammatory drug may help treat alcohol use disorders
A new study by Scripps Research reveals that apremilast, an FDA-approved anti-inflammatory drug, may help reduce both alcohol consumption and pain sensitivity, offering a potential dual therapy for alcohol use disorder.
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Targeting zombie cells: a new treatment for chronic back pain
McGill University researchers have found that two drugs can eliminate senescent “zombie cells” in spinal discs, offering a potential new treatment for chronic low back pain.
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Advanced test predicts ALK inhibitor success in lung cancer
Researchers have developed a test that accurately predicts whether patients with ALK-positive lung cancer will respond to targeted treatments. This could significantly enhance personalised cancer therapies and overcome treatment resistance.
