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New Australian plant varieties could revolutionize pharmaceutical production

Years of scouring the bush and breeding work at The University of Queensland have resulted in new varieties of a native Australian plant valuable to the global pharmaceutical industry.

20 Jan 2025

Exploring the role of confocal-based high-content imaging in advancing core facilities

In this interview, NewsMedical speaks with Esther Kieserman and Arvonn Tully from Yokogawa Life Science about how confocal-based high-content imaging is advancing core facility research and improving data reliability.

From Yokogawa Life Science 20 Jan 2025

Antihistamines offer new hope for erythropoietic protoporphyria-related liver disease

Chlorcyclizine shows promise in reducing protoporphyrin-IX accumulation and liver damage in erythropoietic protoporphyria, targeting histamine pathways.

20 Jan 2025

New research identifies metabolic targets to combat antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections

Targeting unique metabolic pathways in pathogens offers a novel approach to precision antibiotics, addressing the growing challenge of antimicrobial resistance.

17 Jan 2025

Targeting tertiary lymphoid structures for cancer treatment

A research team at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) has made new insights into how the body forms immune cell clusters called tertiary lymphoid structures (TLSs) in response to foreign threats such as cancer.

16 Jan 2025

Sapio Sciences introduces new tools for chemistry, molecular biology, GMP workflows, and immunogenicity

Sapio Sciences, the science-aware™ lab informatics platform, today announced the launch of Release 24.12, introducing new tools for chemistry, molecular biology, GMP workflows, and immunogenicity.

15 Jan 2025

New compounds show promise in treating retinitis pigmentosa

Two new compounds may be able to treat retinitis pigmentosa, a group of inherited eye diseases that cause blindness.

15 Jan 2025

Sapio Sciences Announces Enhanced Capabilities for Chemistry, Immunogenicity, GMP and Molecular Biology

Sapio Sciences' Release 24.12 enhances lab informatics with improved GMP workflows and molecular biology features, driving efficiency and scientific discovery.

From Sapio Sciences 14 Jan 2025

Pittcon addresses synthetic psychedelics crisis; Boston 2025 to advance collaboration

Pittcon 2025 in Boston will connect industry experts to combat the synthetic psychedelic threat, enhancing testing protocols and public health initiatives.

From Pittcon 10 Jan 2025

Could camembert cheese hold the key to better memory?

Myristamide enhances cognitive function and BDNF in mice, indicating Camembert cheese's potential in combating cognitive decline and supporting brain health.

9 Jan 2025

Brazilian tree compound offers hope for visceral leishmaniasis treatment

A compound derived from Nectandra leucantha, a tree native to southern Brazil (local names canela-seca or canela-branca), has the potential to be used to treat visceral leishmaniasis, a neglected tropical disease associated with poverty, malnutrition, poor housing and lack of basic sanitation.

7 Jan 2025

Newly identified genes may hold the key to understanding brain's response to PFAS

Per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) earn their "forever chemical" moniker by persisting in water, soil and even the human brain.

6 Jan 2025

Insilico Medicine nominates ISM1745 as preclinical candidate for MTAP-deleted cancers

Insilico Medicine ('Insilico'), a clinical-stage generative artificial intelligence (AI)-driven drug discovery and development company, today announced the nomination of ISM1745, a potentially best-in-class MTA cooperative PRMT5 inhibitor with AI-powered novel scaffold, as preclinical candidate (PCC) for the treatment of MTAP-deleted cancers.

2 Jan 2025

Psilocybin shows potential for treating mental health disorders in people with cancer and addiction

One or two doses of psilocybin, a compound found in psychedelic mushrooms, may improve the mental health of cancer patients when accompanied by psychotherapy, a new report suggests.

2 Jan 2025

Trans-isomerization of unsaturated fatty acids in cooking with sulfur-rich vegetables

Trans-fatty acids (TFA) are a major cause of cardiovascular diseases. These harmful fats can accumulate along artery walls, restricting blood flow and increasing the risk of heart attacks.

26 Dec 2024

Spatial aging clocks reveal how T cells and neural stem cells shape brain aging

Researchers developed spatial aging clocks to map brain cell aging, revealing how T cells accelerate aging and NSCs rejuvenate neighboring cells, offering new insights into brain health and interventions.

22 Dec 2024

Unexpected discovery opens doors for improved siRNA therapies

In everyday life, when things turn out the opposite of what you expect, it's usually cause for frustration. In science, it's often the starting point for discovery.

20 Dec 2024

US cities struggle with rising number of households without running water

More American cities – even those seen as affluent – are home to people living without running water as people are being 'squeezed' by unaffordable housing and the cost-of-living crisis, new research finds.

20 Dec 2024

Shiitake-based supplement may help prevent liver damage progression

AHCC demonstrates potential in preventing liver fibrosis progression by inhibiting HSC activation and regulating key pathways involved in liver injury.

20 Dec 2024

Combining psychedelics with meditation increases mindfulness and mystical-type transcendence

Researchers assessed whether combining psychedelics, namely DMT and harmine as two active ingredients in ayahuasca, with meditation increases mindfulness, compassion, insight, and mystical-type transcendence to a higher degree than meditation with a placebo.

19 Dec 2024

Compound News and Research

New Australian plant varieties could revolutionize pharmaceutical production

Exploring the role of confocal-based high-content imaging in advancing core facilities

Antihistamines offer new hope for erythropoietic protoporphyria-related liver disease

New research identifies metabolic targets to combat antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections

Targeting tertiary lymphoid structures for cancer treatment

Sapio Sciences introduces new tools for chemistry, molecular biology, GMP workflows, and immunogenicity

New compounds show promise in treating retinitis pigmentosa

Sapio Sciences Announces Enhanced Capabilities for Chemistry, Immunogenicity, GMP and Molecular Biology

Pittcon addresses synthetic psychedelics crisis; Boston 2025 to advance collaboration

Could camembert cheese hold the key to better memory?

Brazilian tree compound offers hope for visceral leishmaniasis treatment

Newly identified genes may hold the key to understanding brain's response to PFAS

Insilico Medicine nominates ISM1745 as preclinical candidate for MTAP-deleted cancers

Psilocybin shows potential for treating mental health disorders in people with cancer and addiction

Trans-isomerization of unsaturated fatty acids in cooking with sulfur-rich vegetables

Spatial aging clocks reveal how T cells and neural stem cells shape brain aging

Unexpected discovery opens doors for improved siRNA therapies

US cities struggle with rising number of households without running water

Shiitake-based supplement may help prevent liver damage progression

Combining psychedelics with meditation increases mindfulness and mystical-type transcendence

Advancing therapeutic biopolymer development eBook

Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

A New Approach to Preventing Bladder Cancer Recurrence

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

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