Drug delivery capsule could replace injections for cancer and autoimmune disorders
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In recent years, scientists have developed monoclonal antibodies, proteins that mimic the body’s own immune defenses.
Joshua Shavit
Aug 31, 2021
International Space Station is growing human tissue to reduce the need for animal testing
We have shown that the path to producing human tissue in space is feasible, not only in theory, but in practice
Joshua Shavit
Aug 28, 2021
A cost-effective drug to treat lung cancer is finally here
In 2018, lung cancer caused 1.8 million cancer deaths worldwide with non-small cell lung cancers (NSC) accounting for 85% of lung cancers.
Joshua Shavit
Aug 25, 2021
Understanding enzyme evolution paves the way for green chemistry
Researchers have shown how laboratory evolution can give rise to highly efficient enzymes for new-to-nature reactions, leading to new drugs
Joseph Shavit
Aug 21, 2021
Cancer therapy breakthrough in vitro using self-assembled drugs
One of the most challenging aspects of cancer treatment is the huge variety of different tumours that can occur. One drug does NOT fit all.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 19, 2021
A new approach to curing HIV
Over the last 40 years, HIV has shifted from a deadly and mysterious virus to one that can be controlled with daily drugs
Joshua Shavit
Aug 18, 2021
Fighting fungal infections: Giant leaps for smart nanotech
Nanoparticles are punching well above their weight when it comes to treating drug-resistant fungal infections.
Joshua Shavit
Aug 18, 2021
Experimental drug that boosts immunotherapy shows promise in treating cancer
A new study found that adding the experimental drug entinostat to an immunotherapy-like treatment substantially boosted cancer remission.
Joshua Shavit
Aug 4, 2021
New medical database could accelerate the use of existing drugs to treat new diseases
The new NICEdrug.ch database may help scientists assess potential drugs more quickly, including how they are metabolised by the body
Joseph Shavit
Jun 6, 2021
FDA approves once-weekly semaglutide for weight loss
A new weight-loss treatment is being heralded by some health experts as "groundbreaking," and a potential "game changer"
Joseph Shavit
May 19, 2021
Single fingerprint at a crime scene detects class A drug usage
The latest findings show that a single fingerprint left at a crime scene could be used to determine whether someone has taken drugs.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 15, 2021
GoodRx Launches $40+ Million Charitable Initiative to Help Improve Healthcare for Americans in Need
Philanthropic effort partners with clinics, physicians and medical professionals to provide free medications to low-income patients
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