Drug Discovery Biology

Drug Discovery Biology December 21, 2021

2021: Highlights in Drug Launches

A collection of the most groundbreaking and novel drugs to launch in 2021 – highlighting the innovation in the industry.

Drug Discovery Biology November 30, 2021

A Therapeutic Dose of RNA?

With news of the partnership between GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and Arrowhead for the development of RNA-interference (RNAi) treatment ARO-HSD, a candidate for treating nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), it is a good time to revisit the field of RNA therapeutics process and its wide ranging potential of applications in pharmaceutical and biotechnological environments. Mechanism of Action Currently, there […]

Featured November 22, 2021

Psychedelic Drugs: A Clinical Rediscovery

A review of the recently renewed interest in clinical applications for psychedelic drugs.

Drug Discovery Biology November 17, 2021

Drug Discovery and Quantum Computing

A brief overview of drug discovery and the role Quantum Computing could play in it.

Drug Discovery Biology October 19, 2021

Trends in Peptide Drug Discovery

Oncology and neurology are two therapeutic areas in particular, which are benefiting from peptide drug discovery.

Drug Discovery Biology October 11, 2021

G-Protein Coupled Receptors: Trends in Drug Discovery

GPCR-targeted drug discovery has demonstrated the potential for exciting therapeutic innovations across areas like oncology.

Drug Discovery Biology September 29, 2021

How Synthetic DNA Could Change the Future of Drug Discovery

Synthetic DNA represents an innovative approach to drug discovery, with the potential to revolutionise areas like antibody therapeutics.

Drug Discovery Biology September 21, 2021

The Latest Drugs to be FDA-approved

The latest drugs to recieve approval offer hope for patients suffering with rare diseases and developmental disorders.

Regulatory Affairs September 9, 2021

The Regulatory Challenges of Cannabis-Derived Drug Products

Very few studies of cannabis-derived drugs have progressed through to clinical trials and passed the strict regulatory process of the FDA.

Drug Discovery Biology September 8, 2021

J&J Scores FDA Approval for Twice-Yearly Schizophrenia drug: Success with Long-acting Injectables

High relapse rates remain a critical problem for patients with schizophrenia, however J&J’s promising schizophrenia drug recieves approval.

Drug Discovery Biology September 1, 2021

The Latest Innovations in Metabolomics

Metabolomics has become an important part of biomarker research; recent studies have shown how it potentially be used as diagnostic tool.

Pharmacovigilance August 17, 2021

The For and Against of Off-Label Drugs

Off-label use has shown success in a number of therapeutic areas, however, the regulation of off-label information continues to cause concern.

Drug Discovery Biology August 16, 2021

RNA Therapeutics: The World’s First mRNA Malaria Vaccine

The approach to addressing the malaria crisis has shifted in recent times, with a number of companies focusing on developing mRNA vaccines.

Featured August 11, 2021

The Latest Innovations in High Throughput Technology: Applications Other Than Drug Discovery

High-throughput technology has historically revolutionised drug discovery. But its latest applications offer potential in many other fields too.

Medicinal Chemistry & Pharmacology August 10, 2021

How Can Microcrystal Electron Diffraction Advance Drug Development?

MicroED can accelerate drug development and determine molecular structure quickly. Despite slow adoption, pharma is increasingly using it in studies.

Drug Discovery Biology July 22, 2021

Implication of the Gut Microbiome in Disease State

Research continues to investigate the link between the gut microbiome and diseases like multiple sclerosis and cancer therapy side effects.

Drug Discovery Biology July 15, 2021

RNA Therapeutics: Innovations in Disease Research and Drug Development

RNA has proven to be a valid therapeutic target for a many diseases. We look at the positive outcomes from research into this molecule.

Drug Discovery Biology July 7, 2021

The Importance of Automation in Pharmacovigilance

Automation has the power to change pharmacovigilance, massively decreasing timelines and increasing the safety of new drugs immensely.

Drug Discovery Biology July 6, 2021

How is Mass Spectrometry Used in Drug Development?

Pharmacokinetics studies are one of the many areas within drug development in which mass spectrometry continues to be an important tool.

Drug Discovery Biology June 22, 2021

Strategies Implemented for New Modalities of Therapeutic Targeting: ASOs and RNAi

siRNAs and antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) are a few examples of oligonucleotide-platforms making exciting waves in drug discovery.

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