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Preterm infants do not get used to repeated pain, study finds

Preterm infants do not get used to repeated pain in the way that full-term infants, children and adults do habituate to pain, finds a study led by UCL (University College London) researchers.

16 Mar 2023

AI-assisted analysis helps find new targets for CAR-T cell therapy against acute myeloid leukemia

Unlike other forms of blood cancer, acute myeloid leukemia (AML) cannot currently be treated with CAR-T cell immunotherapy.

13 Mar 2023

Important backup mechanism of human immune cells elucidated

The enzyme TBK1 is an important component of the innate immune system that plays a critical role in the defense against viruses.

10 Mar 2023

Discovery could lead to effective treatments for acute alcohol intoxication

A shot of a liver-produced hormone called FGF21 sobered up mice that had passed out from alcohol, allowing them to regain consciousness and coordination much faster than those that didn't receive this treatment, UT Southwestern researchers report in a new study.

8 Mar 2023

Product development and drug delivery at Seda

In this interview, NewsMedical speaks with Shanoo about her career progression and role in Seda Pharmaceutical regarding product development and drug delivery. She also outlines some of the services that Seda offers.

From Seda Pharmaceutical Development Services 1 Mar 2023

Workplace support can protect healthcare professionals against adverse mental health and burnout

Amongst healthcare professionals, the feeling of being supported in the workplace can protect them against adverse mental health and burnout, according to a new study published in CMAJ Open by researchers at Queen Mary University of London and medical staff at various hospitals across the UK.

1 Mar 2023

New funding to accelerate development of potential anti-cancer compound into the clinic

For the past few decades, Dr. Iwao Ojima has been working in his Stony Brook University Department of Chemistry Laboratory and through the Institute of Chemical Biology & Drug Discovery (ICB&DD) to develop next-generation anti-cancer agents.

28 Feb 2023

Novel software tool helps analyze animal behaviors

A team from the University of Michigan has developed a new software tool to help researchers across the life sciences more efficiently analyze animal behaviors.

25 Feb 2023

Study finds high doses of oral CBD can exacerbate THC’s effects by inhibiting THC metabolism

Researchers compare the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of oral Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol-dominant and cannabidiol-dominant cannabis extracts that contained the same Δ9-THC dose (20 mg).

24 Feb 2023

UCI-led study uncovers how APOBEC3B protein could protect cells against RNA viruses

A new University of California, Irvine-led study uncovers how a protein, APOBEC3B, could protect cells against many different types of RNA viruses like respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), SARS-CoV2, influenza virus, poliovirus and measles, helping to prevent disease.

22 Feb 2023

Life Sciences Innovator Category Winner 2023

Following a rigorous application process, we are proud to announce that Seda have been selected as the UK Life Sciences Innovator Winner 2023 in the Application, Product & Service Design Category.

From Seda Pharmaceutical Development Services 21 Feb 2023

Adipose-targeted delivery of thyroid hormone alleviates hypercholesterolemia and atherosclerosis

A research team from LKS Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) has developed thyroid hormone (TH) - encapsulated nanoparticles modified with adipose-homing peptide, which selectively transport TH to adipose tissues.

20 Feb 2023

Brexanolone inhibits key systemic inflammatory pathways associated with post-partum depression

Post-partum depression (PPD) develops after childbirth and affects both the mother's and the infant's health by preventing healthy bonding.

20 Feb 2023

Protein degradation approach can be used to hit an ‘undruggable’ target against cancer

The protein STAT5 has long been an appealing target against cancer, but after decades of research it was consigned to the "undruggable" category.

15 Feb 2023

Scientific breakthrough by Sjöberg laureate brings new hope to lung cancer patients

This year's Sjöberg Prize in cancer research of one million dollars is awarded to professor Kevan Shokat, University of California, USA.

15 Feb 2023

High doses of cannabidiol may increase the effects of THC in edible cannabis products

Contrary to some common claims, a study led by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers found that relatively high doses of cannabidiol (CBD) may increase the adverse effects of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main active ingredient in cannabis that can cause a mood alteration or a "high" sensation.

13 Feb 2023

Pharmacology News and Research

Latest Pharmacology News and Research

Preterm infants do not get used to repeated pain, study finds

AI-assisted analysis helps find new targets for CAR-T cell therapy against acute myeloid leukemia

Important backup mechanism of human immune cells elucidated

Discovery could lead to effective treatments for acute alcohol intoxication

Product development and drug delivery at Seda

Workplace support can protect healthcare professionals against adverse mental health and burnout

New funding to accelerate development of potential anti-cancer compound into the clinic

Novel software tool helps analyze animal behaviors

Study finds high doses of oral CBD can exacerbate THC’s effects by inhibiting THC metabolism

UCI-led study uncovers how APOBEC3B protein could protect cells against RNA viruses

Life Sciences Innovator Category Winner 2023

Adipose-targeted delivery of thyroid hormone alleviates hypercholesterolemia and atherosclerosis

Brexanolone inhibits key systemic inflammatory pathways associated with post-partum depression

Protein degradation approach can be used to hit an ‘undruggable’ target against cancer

Scientific breakthrough by Sjöberg laureate brings new hope to lung cancer patients

High doses of cannabidiol may increase the effects of THC in edible cannabis products

Study elucidates how cannabidiol reduces seizures in treatment-resistant pediatric epilepsy

Scientists illuminate the mechanisms that prevent p53 activation from triggering cancer cell death

Five teams awarded funding from the Starr Cancer Consortium to advance cancer research

UVA researchers discover a key trigger for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

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