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U-M research offers a new path forward in the development of anti-HIV drugs

A team of University of Michigan researchers has successfully modified a naturally occurring chemical compound in the lab, resulting in advanced lead compounds with anti-HIV activity.

8 Mar 2024

Researchers discover promising approach to combat multidrug-resistant Salmonella infections

A new collaborative study discloses the discovery and application of a new therapeutic strategy to target the multidrug-resistant bacterium Salmonella enterica in vivo, with promising results. The results were published in Scientific Reports.

7 Mar 2024

Metal organic frameworks enhance immune response in experimental vaccine

Many vaccines, including vaccines for hepatitis B and whooping cough, consist of fragments of viral or bacterial proteins.

6 Mar 2024

Researchers take important step toward genetic therapy for hereditary conditions

Researchers who work with tiny drug carriers known as lipid nanoparticles have developed a new type of material capable of reaching the lungs and the eyes, an important step toward genetic therapy for hereditary conditions like cystic fibrosis and inherited vision loss.

5 Mar 2024

DNA aptamer-based sensors can accurately detect trace amounts of fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine

Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a new generation of high-performance DNA aptamers and highly accurate drug sensors for cocaine and other opioids.

5 Mar 2024

Increased drug coverage restrictions in Medicare Part D raises concerns

Medicare Part D plans significantly increased restrictions on prescription drugs, excluding more compounds from coverage or subjecting more of them to review before patients could access the treatments, according to a new study from USC researchers.

4 Mar 2024

Disrupting the Flow: Dr. Naseri's Revolutionary Approach to Empowering Women's Health

An interview with Dr. Sara Naseri, the CEO and Co-Founder of the women’s health company, Qvin.

4 Mar 2024

Weather disasters increase emergency department visits and mortality among Medicare beneficiaries

Mass General Brigham study reveals that ED visits and death are heightened weeks after major climate-driven extreme weather events – highlighting the long-lasting impacts these events may have on health and infrastructure.

4 Mar 2024

Scientists discover a key mechanism used by human herpesvirus 8 to induce cancer

Cleveland Clinic researchers have discovered a key mechanism used by Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV), also known as human herpesvirus 8 (HHV8), to induce cancer.

1 Mar 2024

Study links magnetite particle exposure to Alzheimer's disease symptoms

Magnetite, a tiny particle found in air pollution, can induce signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, new research suggests.

29 Feb 2024

Cannabis use linked to higher risk of heart attacks and strokes, study warns

A comprehensive study by the University of California links cannabis use to an increased risk of serious cardiovascular events, with higher usage correlating to greater risk, underscoring the need for awareness and caution among users.

29 Feb 2024

UB research may offer a more streamlined approach to developing cancer drugs

Drug discovery can be a frustrating process of trial and error.

28 Feb 2024

Study: Potential biomarker in the blood predicts sudden cardiac deaths

The discovery of a biomarker readily measured in blood could be a significant step towards preventing sudden deaths.

28 Feb 2024

Novel brain organoid model unveils link between inflammation and astrocyte dysfunction

The brain is typically depicted as a complex web of neurons sending and receiving messages. But neurons only make up half of the human brain.

28 Feb 2024

Fenugreek seeds: A superfood for health and wellness, says new review

Research highlights the dietary significance and potential applications of fenugreek seeds, emphasizing their role in disease prevention, chronic condition management, and providing nutritional value, including their ability to reduce blood sugar and cholesterol levels.

27 Feb 2024

FB1006: AI-discovered drug advances to clinical trials for ALS treatment

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal type of motor neuron disease characterized by progressive degeneration of nerve cells in the spinal cord and brain, resulting in muscle weakness and paralysis that can include the inability to walk and speak, or even swallow and breathe.

27 Feb 2024

Compound News and Research

U-M research offers a new path forward in the development of anti-HIV drugs

Researchers discover promising approach to combat multidrug-resistant Salmonella infections

Metal organic frameworks enhance immune response in experimental vaccine

Researchers take important step toward genetic therapy for hereditary conditions

DNA aptamer-based sensors can accurately detect trace amounts of fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine

Increased drug coverage restrictions in Medicare Part D raises concerns

Disrupting the Flow: Dr. Naseri's Revolutionary Approach to Empowering Women's Health

Weather disasters increase emergency department visits and mortality among Medicare beneficiaries

Scientists discover a key mechanism used by human herpesvirus 8 to induce cancer

Study links magnetite particle exposure to Alzheimer's disease symptoms

Cannabis use linked to higher risk of heart attacks and strokes, study warns

UB research may offer a more streamlined approach to developing cancer drugs

Study: Potential biomarker in the blood predicts sudden cardiac deaths

Novel brain organoid model unveils link between inflammation and astrocyte dysfunction

Fenugreek seeds: A superfood for health and wellness, says new review

FB1006: AI-discovered drug advances to clinical trials for ALS treatment

Optibrium launches a metabolism prediction software platform tailored to DMPK scientists

Revolutionizing microscopy with affordable high-resolution techniques

Study sheds light on the composition of nuclear matrix in Arabidopsis thaliana

Optibrium enables collaborative design in its StarDrop platform

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

From Puberty to Menopause: Clue’s CEO, Audrey Tsang on the Power of Femtech

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