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Researchers simulate hepatitis B infection using computational method
The new study modelled the process of capsid disassembly of the hepatitis B virus at an atomic level to help develop targeted therapies.
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New screening method identifies COVID-19 protein inhibitor
Researchers use fast and cost-effective technology to identify the viral protein inhibitor Mpro as a potential drug against COVID-19.
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Innovative algorithm could help advance single-cell genomics
Researchers have developed a novel algorithm, “scArches”, that can compare data on single-cell genomics to better understand diseases.
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High-intensity focused ultrasound therapy moves closer to the clinic
Researchers are investigating how high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) can work on a cellular level to treat a range of cancers.
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AI method reveals 17 existing drugs that may fight against COVID-19
Scientists used artificial intelligence to identify 17 existing drugs that could kill SARS-CoV-2 in cells, including a dietary supplement.
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Researchers discover glycan “gateway” that enables COVID-19 infection
A supercomputing method has revealed details of glycan “gates” on the SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein that open to allow virus entry and infection.
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Accelerating drug discovery using novel screening technologies
19 August 2021 | By 10X Genomics
Explore the latest developments in screening technologies and how drug discovery has changed during the past decades in our webinar with 10X Genomics.
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Genome-editing strategy may become novel Alzheimer’s treatment
Scientists have developed a new strategy using brain-wide genome-editing technology that reduced Alzheimer’s disease pathologies in mice.
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Record-breaking 3D bioprinter could speed up drug development
Nanoengineers have developed a high-throughput bioprinter that 3D prints at record speed, potentially accelerating drug development.
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Scientists manipulate water droplets to create biochemical reactors
Researchers have developed a new method that manipulates tiny water droplets in lab-on-chip applications for cell culturing and drug screening.
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Exclusive report: AI & Informatics: Drug discovery and development
In this original report, find an in-depth analysis of AI and informatics within imaging, synthetic biology, drug screening and drug design. Featured interviews with experts from AstraZeneca, Auransa, PolarisQB and Chalmers University of Technology.
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Therapeutic target for aggressive cancers discovered through CRISPR
The RNA-modifying protein METTL1 could be targeted to treat some types of aggressive cancers, including brain, blood and kidney.
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Novel database could accelerate drug repurposing for various diseases
NICEdrug.ch is an open-access database that may help scientists assess potential drugs for a range of diseases more quickly.
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Synthetic “switch” is a pivotal step for smart insulin therapy
A novel synthetic “switch” has been developed that could hold the key to revolutionary smart insulin therapy for diabetic patients.
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Thalamus revealed as key area to target for certain brain disorders
Research shows that cells gather more data inside the thalamus than once believed, potentially changing medicines for brain disorders.