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Study detects early warning signs of schistosomiasis drug resistance

Scientists have identified genetic changes in wild populations of the parasitic worm that causes schistosomiasis which may reduce its response to praziquantel, the only available treatment.

17 Jul 2026

Europe’s fragmented early access landscape intensifies need for operational strategy ahead of the 5th Operationalise: Early Access Programmes Summit Europe

Join industry leaders at the 2026 summit to discuss strategies for navigating early access programmes and improving patient access to investigational therapies.

From 5th Operationalise: Early Access Programmes Summit Europe 15 Jul 2026

Unlocking the potential of organoids in modern drug discovery

Explore how organoids are unlocking new possibilities in modern drug discovery by improving disease modelling within DMTA-driven research workflows.

From TTP plc 15 Jul 2026

Patient-derived organoids uncover new targets for chronic pancreatitis treatment

Around three million people worldwide struggle with chronic pancreatitis, a condition wherein the pancreas becomes inflamed, scarred, and painful.

14 Jul 2026

Insilico and Bora Pharmaceuticals forge strategic AI-driven drug discovery alliance

Insilico Medicine, a clinical-stage generative artificial intelligence (AI)-driven drug discovery company, today announced a multi-target strategic alliance with Bora Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd., a global leader in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

14 Jul 2026

Directed enzyme evolution and the Nobel Prize: Making enzymes evolve in the lab

Frances Arnold on directed enzyme evolution: random mutation plus smart screening, and why it changed enzyme engineering and industry.

From Pittcon 14 Jul 2026

Novogene Europe launches Untargeted Metabolomics Service at Cambridge Omics Centre

Novogene Europe, a multiomics research services partner, today announced that it has strengthened its position as a multiomics partner with the launch of its Untargeted Metabolomics Service through its Cambridge Omics Centre.

From Novogene Europe 13 Jul 2026

New study tracks early genetic changes in hepatitis E virus

Knowing how viruses change in the initial weeks of an infection can provide important information about their adaptability.

13 Jul 2026

Engineered ribozyme repairs broken RNA to explain origins of life

In most modern cells, DNA stores the genetic blueprint, and relies on proteins to replicate, repair and build from those blueprints.

13 Jul 2026

Tescan joins Shimadzu Group to accelerate innovation and deliver greater value to customers

Tescan, a pioneer in electron microscopy, announces the successful completion of its full acquisition by Shimadzu Corporation.

From Tescan 13 Jul 2026

Harvard University hosts the world's largest conference dedicated to longevity biotechnology

The 13th Aging Research & Drug Discovery (ARDD) Meeting, the world's largest conference dedicated to longevity biotechnology, will take place from October 1-3, 2026, at the David Rubenstein Treehouse at Harvard University.

11 Jul 2026

New viral library helps scientists study thousands of proteins

To prevent viruses from sickening or killing us - whether it's an individual case of hepatitis B or a COVID pandemic - it's crucial to understand how the proteins they make initiate changes in our bodies that allow them to flourish.

11 Jul 2026

New study explains how brain tumors evolve to resist treatment

A form of glioma, a type of brain cancer, tends to progress towards greater malignancy due to an increasing tendency of the glioma cells to transform into immature, stem-cell-like states, according to a study led by investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine, the New York Genome Center, Harvard Medical School and Mass General Brigham.

11 Jul 2026

Six-gene signature predicts colorectal cancer recurrence after liver metastases

Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center identified a six-gene signature in microscopic colorectal cancer (CRC) liver metastases that may help predict recurrence after treatment.

9 Jul 2026

Direct-to-definitive toxicology screening: Moving beyond immunoassays in clinical toxicology

Discover expert insights into toxicology screening with mass spectrometry, reducing false results and improving patient safety in clinical toxicology.

From Waters Advanced Diagnostics 9 Jul 2026

Asthma care is evolving. How FeNO testing is changing the way we treat asthma

Bedfont® Scientific Limited, an innovative leader in breath analysis and Fractional exhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO) testing for asthma care with the NObreath®, welcomes the news that over 1 million people with asthma are now using combination inhalers following the joint 2024 asthma guidelines from the National Institute for Care Excellence (NICE), the British Thoracic Society (BTS), and the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN).

From NObreath 8 Jul 2026

New EV-SELEX strategy accelerates drug discovery for wide range of GPCRs

G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) are the most abundantly expressed proteins in the human body, which regulate diverse physiological processes ranging from pain perception to hormone signaling.

7 Jul 2026

Frozen embryo transfers dominate assisted reproduction across Europe

More than 1.15 million assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatment cycles were reported across Europe in 2023, according to preliminary data presented by the European IVF Monitoring (EIM) Consortium at the 42nd Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE).

6 Jul 2026

Researchers uncover shared olfactory mechanisms across mice and humans

Picture a mouse taking rapid, staccato sniffs of a crumb it's found while foraging for food. Now compare that with a human, leaning in for a single, deep inhale to gauge if a cantaloupe is ripe.

3 Jul 2026

Foodborne threats demand stronger pandemic planning, review says

A Perspective review in npj Science of Food argues that pandemics can weaken food safety systems even when the pathogen is not foodborne. The authors call for One Health planning that integrates food safety into pandemic preparedness, surveillance, laboratory capacity, workforce readiness, and regulation.

2 Jul 2026