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UNIGE scientists develop a novel tool to visualize palmitoylation process in living cells

Peripheral membrane proteins have the particularity of temporarily binding to cell membranes, a necessary step for them to be able to fulfil their biological function.

26 Apr 2022

New drug combo emerges as a potential candidate for oral pericoital contraception

A new combination of drugs has emerged as a "promising candidate" for an on-demand contraceptive pill, suggests preliminary research published online in the journal BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health.

26 Apr 2022

CN Bio introduces PhysioMimix NASH ‘in-a-box’ reagent kit

First product within new ‘in-a-box’ range, which harnesses next-generation, human-relevant Liver-on-a-Chip technology to improve the accuracy and efficiency of NASH drug discovery.

From CN Bio 26 Apr 2022

The potency of halicin against the main protease of SARS-CoV-2

A new paper published in Current Research in Chemical Biology discusses the potential of a molecule called halicin against SARS-CoV-2.

26 Apr 2022

Drug-resistant mold found to be spreading and infecting susceptible people's lungs

A new study led by Imperial College London finds that drug-resistant mold is spreading from the environment and infecting susceptible people's lungs.

25 Apr 2022

A potential way for overcoming immunotherapy resistance in patients with mucosal melanomas

The development of the anti-cancer immunotherapy drugs called immune checkpoint inhibitors has improved treatment for many cancer patients, but patients with mucosal melanomas - melanomas that occur not on the skin but in the mucous membranes in the head, neck, eyes, respiratory tract, and genitourinary region - are particularly resistant to immune checkpoint inhibitors for reasons researchers don't fully understand.

25 Apr 2022

World Malaria Day 2022: How the knockdown of P. falciparum RAP01 and RAP21 proteins could lead to novel antimalarial therapeutics

As part of World Malaria Day 2022, we interview Karine Le Roch PH.D., about her latest research into how novel antimalarial therapeutic strategies could be on the horizon, after identifying two proteins that are critical to the survival of the malaria parasite, Plasmodium falciparum.

25 Apr 2022

Imaging salt levels in tumors could help diagnose and monitor breast cancer

Analyzing sodium levels in breast cancer tumors can give an accurate indication of how aggressive a cancer is and whether chemotherapy treatments are taking effect, new research has shown.

25 Apr 2022

Marine resources could be promising drug candidates against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron

A recent review paper, published in the MDPI’s specialized journal COVID, highlights key features of the Omicron variant of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) – and examines the potential and roadblocks in using renewable marine resources in the fight against the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

24 Apr 2022

Researchers identify cytokines that can help predict negative outcomes in COVID-19 patients

New research being presented at this year's European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) in Lisbon, Portugal (23-26 April) has identified a panel of cytokines that can help predict which COVID-19 patients are at risk of serious illness and death.

23 Apr 2022

Miniature replica of the heart could give a more accurate view of how the organ works

There's no safe way to get a close-up view of the human heart as it goes about its work: you can't just pop it out, take a look, then slot it back in.

22 Apr 2022

New tool delivers and electrically stimulates stem cells to promote stroke recovery

More than 10 million strokes occur worldwide every year, leaving at least half of patients with life-altering disabilities.

22 Apr 2022

Sri Lanka’s healthcare system heavily affected by the current economic crisis

Sri Lanka's acute economic crisis has begun to tell on its health care system with critical medicines running out for want of hard currency to import supplies, experts say.

22 Apr 2022

Children prenatally exposed to antipsychotics do not have increased risk for neurodevelopmental disorders

Children of women who took antipsychotic medications late in their pregnancy did not demonstrate increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders, according to findings published in JAMA Internal Medicine.

22 Apr 2022

US Rep. Gaetz’s diagnosis of what’s driving insulin costs misses the root cause

At the end of March, after the House passed a bill that would cap the cost of insulin at $35 per month for insured consumers, Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) tweeted about why he voted against the legislation.

22 Apr 2022

Salk scientists identify a protein that is critical for preventing pancreatic auto-digestion in mice

Every day, your pancreas produces about one cup of digestive juices, a mixture of molecules that can break down the food you eat.

21 Apr 2022

SARS-CoV-2 spike protein disrupts lipid metabolism resulting in liver, heart & kidney damage

A new study describes the impact of SARS-CoV-2 on host lipid metabolism.

21 Apr 2022

Excitotoxicity matters for stroke recovery, new evidence shows

A new study has prompted scientists to reconsider a once-popular yet controversial idea in stroke research.

21 Apr 2022

Hybrid alphavirus-SARS-CoV-2 pseudovirus system rapidly measures neutralizing antibodies

Do a person's antibodies work to block the COVID-19 virus from infecting one's system? Are these antibodies also capable of blocking emerging variants such as the omicrons?

21 Apr 2022

DNA analysis of tumors uncovers a 'treasure trove' of clues about the causes of cancer

DNA analysis of thousands of tumors from NHS patients has found a 'treasure trove' of clues about the causes of cancer, with genetic mutations providing a personal history of the damage and repair processes each patient has been through.

21 Apr 2022

Drugs News and Research

UNIGE scientists develop a novel tool to visualize palmitoylation process in living cells

New drug combo emerges as a potential candidate for oral pericoital contraception

CN Bio introduces PhysioMimix NASH ‘in-a-box’ reagent kit

The potency of halicin against the main protease of SARS-CoV-2

Drug-resistant mold found to be spreading and infecting susceptible people's lungs

A potential way for overcoming immunotherapy resistance in patients with mucosal melanomas

World Malaria Day 2022: How the knockdown of P. falciparum RAP01 and RAP21 proteins could lead to novel antimalarial therapeutics

Imaging salt levels in tumors could help diagnose and monitor breast cancer

Marine resources could be promising drug candidates against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron

Researchers identify cytokines that can help predict negative outcomes in COVID-19 patients

Miniature replica of the heart could give a more accurate view of how the organ works

New tool delivers and electrically stimulates stem cells to promote stroke recovery

Sri Lanka’s healthcare system heavily affected by the current economic crisis

Children prenatally exposed to antipsychotics do not have increased risk for neurodevelopmental disorders

US Rep. Gaetz’s diagnosis of what’s driving insulin costs misses the root cause

Salk scientists identify a protein that is critical for preventing pancreatic auto-digestion in mice

SARS-CoV-2 spike protein disrupts lipid metabolism resulting in liver, heart & kidney damage

Excitotoxicity matters for stroke recovery, new evidence shows

Hybrid alphavirus-SARS-CoV-2 pseudovirus system rapidly measures neutralizing antibodies

DNA analysis of tumors uncovers a 'treasure trove' of clues about the causes of cancer

Event guide: 4th Extra-Hepatic Lipid-Based Nanoparticles Delivery Summit eBook

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

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