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Enhancing the effectiveness of immunization against certain cancers

In addition to an antigen, many vaccines also contain substances, called adjuvants, which stimulate the immune system.

27 Mar 2023

Antibodies produced by newly developed mRNA vaccines are transferred from pregnant rabbits to offspring

Newly developed mRNA vaccines against Zika virus and HIV-1 produced strong antibody responses that transferred from pregnant rabbits to their offspring, researchers report March 24th in the journal Molecular Therapy.

24 Mar 2023

New way to safely, sustainably synthesize a molecule with remarkable anticancer properties

Plants produce all types of curious chemicals. Some deter predators. Some smell wonderful. Some even have medicinal value.

23 Mar 2023

Naturally-occurring compound found in trees effective in fighting superbugs

Researchers at the University of Portsmouth have discovered that a naturally-occurring compound found in trees is effective in combating superbugs.

22 Mar 2023

Low-cost, universal oral COVID-19 vaccine prevents severe respiratory illness in hamsters

A UCLA-led team has developed an inexpensive, universal oral COVID-19 vaccine that prevented severe respiratory illness and weight loss when tested in hamsters, which are naturally susceptible to SARS-CoV-2.

22 Mar 2023

Gyros Protein Technologies introduces new PurePep EasyClean services to accelerate development and manufacturing of peptide-based drugs

Gyros Protein Technologies AB today announced the launch of three service offerings to support development and manufacturing of peptide-based drugs.

From Gyros Protein Technologies AB 22 Mar 2023

Snapping at new biotech breakthroughs with Gator Pro

In this interview, we speak to Subodh Nimkar, Marketing Director at Gator Bio, about their latest technology, Gator Pro which allows for fast, reliable, and high-quality data.

From Gator Bio, Inc. 21 Mar 2023

Novel RNA sense-and-respond circuit harnesses the force of enzymes to develop better drugs

More than twelve billion doses of mRNA vaccines have been administered globally since the start of the COVID pandemic, saving millions of lives. But RNA-based therapies for other diseases have so far proven more challenging to develop.

20 Mar 2023

Newly identified small molecule may help treat people with drug-resistant epilepsy

Researchers at Tufts University School of Medicine and colleagues have identified a small molecule that may help treat people with epilepsy whose condition has become resistant to the benzodiazepine drugs usually used in managing seizures.

15 Mar 2023

Study paves way for developing effective ASO therapies for brain diseases with fewer side effects

A promising therapy for a range of brain diseases involves antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs)-;specialized molecules that can modulate RNA and alter protein production-;directly injected into the cerebrospinal fluid, in the space around the brain and spinal cord.

14 Mar 2023

Bispecific antibody shows improved efficacy against SARS-CoV-2 variants

Researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have developed fully human bispecific antibodies, as revealed in a recent study. These antibodies can bind to two distinct epitopes of the receptor binding domain (RBD) of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and have demonstrated the ability to neutralize various strains of the virus, including the Omicron variant.

14 Mar 2023

Inhibition of ACLY by 326E represents a promising strategy for treatment of hypercholesterolemia

This new article publication from Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B, discusses the development of the novel ACLY inhibitor 326E as a promising treatment for hypercholesterolemia.

9 Mar 2023

Researchers develop a 100%-effective mRNA vaccine for deadly bacteria

For the first time in the world: a team of researchers from Tel Aviv University and the Israel Institute for Biological Research have developed an mRNA-based vaccine that is 100% effective against a type of bacteria that is lethal to humans.

9 Mar 2023

New class of oral drugs can inhibit a diverse range of pathogenic SARS-CoV-2 strains

The constant evolution of new COVID-19 variants makes it critical for clinicians to have multiple therapies in their arsenal for treating drug-resistant infections.

9 Mar 2023

University of Utah and Tikkunlev partner to bring heart failure gene therapy innovation to the clinic

The University of Utah, one of the nation's leading research universities, and TikkunLev Therapeutics, a gene therapy company, have announced a new partnership to accelerate an innovative heart-failure gene therapy.

8 Mar 2023

Study identifies a potential new treatment approach for acute myeloid leukemia

A team of researchers has discovered a potential therapeutic that can synergize with existing drugs to more effectively kill certain leukemia cells.

8 Mar 2023

Breakthrough drug works against all the main types of primary bone cancer

Researchers at the University of East Anglia have developed a new drug that works against all of the main types of primary bone cancer.

8 Mar 2023

Study finds two substances capable of inhibiting proliferation of glioblastoma cells

Glioblastoma is a malignant tumor of the central nervous system (brain or spinal cord) and one of the deadliest types of cancer.

7 Mar 2023

Evaluating how bacterial therapeutics may synergize with existing anti-cancer therapies

It may come as a surprise, but bacteria love to grow inside tumors. It's the environment-;tumors are typically acidic, have low amounts of oxygen, and are filled with dead cells, which all facilitate bacterial growth.

6 Mar 2023

Study reveals a chemical compound for the treatment of autoimmune diseases

Scientists in Japan have revealed a chemical compound that could be used for the treatment of various autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis.

5 Mar 2023

Drug Discovery & Pharmaceuticals

Enhancing the effectiveness of immunization against certain cancers

Antibodies produced by newly developed mRNA vaccines are transferred from pregnant rabbits to offspring

New way to safely, sustainably synthesize a molecule with remarkable anticancer properties

Naturally-occurring compound found in trees effective in fighting superbugs

Low-cost, universal oral COVID-19 vaccine prevents severe respiratory illness in hamsters

Gyros Protein Technologies introduces new PurePep EasyClean services to accelerate development and manufacturing of peptide-based drugs

Snapping at new biotech breakthroughs with Gator Pro

Novel RNA sense-and-respond circuit harnesses the force of enzymes to develop better drugs

Newly identified small molecule may help treat people with drug-resistant epilepsy

Study paves way for developing effective ASO therapies for brain diseases with fewer side effects

Bispecific antibody shows improved efficacy against SARS-CoV-2 variants

Inhibition of ACLY by 326E represents a promising strategy for treatment of hypercholesterolemia

Researchers develop a 100%-effective mRNA vaccine for deadly bacteria

New class of oral drugs can inhibit a diverse range of pathogenic SARS-CoV-2 strains

University of Utah and Tikkunlev partner to bring heart failure gene therapy innovation to the clinic

Study identifies a potential new treatment approach for acute myeloid leukemia

Breakthrough drug works against all the main types of primary bone cancer

Study finds two substances capable of inhibiting proliferation of glioblastoma cells

Evaluating how bacterial therapeutics may synergize with existing anti-cancer therapies

Study reveals a chemical compound for the treatment of autoimmune diseases

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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