New drug shows promise for clearing HIV from the brain
An experimental drug originally developed to treat cancer may help clear HIV from infected cells in the brain, according to… Read More »New drug shows promise for clearing HIV from the brain
Scientists identify a new drug target for RSV
Irish scientists led by a group from Trinity College Dublin have discovered how the dangerous respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) disables… Read More »Scientists identify a new drug target for RSV
Experimental drug boosts medicine that reverses opioid overdose
The opioid epidemic in the United States kills tens of thousands of people each year. Naloxone, sold under the brand… Read More »Experimental drug boosts medicine that reverses opioid overdose
Study identifies first drug therapy for sleep apnea
Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and international collaborators have led a world-leading study demonstrating… Read More »Study identifies first drug therapy for sleep apnea
Membrane protein analogs could accelerate drug discovery
Many drug and antibody discovery pathways focus on intricately folded cell membrane proteins: when molecules of a drug candidate bind… Read More »Membrane protein analogs could accelerate drug discovery
Doctors report success of first trial of drug in patient with life-threatening blood clotting disorder
A team led by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham health system, used… Read More »Doctors report success of first trial of drug in patient with life-threatening blood clotting disorder
Researchers struggle with accuracy of AI technology used to create new drug candidates
Artificial intelligence (AI) has numerous applications in healthcare, from analyzing medical images to optimizing the execution of clinical trials and… Read More »Researchers struggle with accuracy of AI technology used to create new drug candidates
AI-driven drug discovery requires patience from investors
Unlock Editor’s Digest for free FT editor Roula Khalaf selects her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. The AI hype… Read More »AI-driven drug discovery requires patience from investors
Xaira, an AI drug discovery startup, launches with a whopping $1 billion and says it is “ready” to start developing drugs.
Advances in generative AI have taken the technology world by storm. Biotech investors are making a big bet that similar… Read More »Xaira, an AI drug discovery startup, launches with a whopping $1 billion and says it is “ready” to start developing drugs.
Drug limits dangerous reactions to allergy-causing foods, according to study in children led by Stanford Medicine
A drug may make life safer for children with food allergies by preventing dangerous allergic responses to small amounts of… Read More »Drug limits dangerous reactions to allergy-causing foods, according to study in children led by Stanford Medicine