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Genetically-modified hookworms successfully deliver medicine to animal hosts

Hookworms, intestinal parasites that infect hundreds of millions of people in under-resourced tropical regions around the globe, have evolved to survive inside the human gut for years, secreting molecules that enable co-existence with their hosts.

3 Jun 2026

Scientists turn plastic waste into Parkinson’s drug levodopa using engineered bacteria

Researchers engineered a two-strain microbial system that converts PET-derived terephthalic acid into levodopa, overcoming key bottlenecks in transport and enzyme inhibition. The proof-of-concept process achieves high yields under mild conditions and demonstrates a potential route for upcycling plastic waste into valuable pharmaceuticals.

17 Mar 2026

Researchers achieve breakthrough in the production of vital chemotherapy agent

An international team of researchers has achieved a breakthrough in the production of doxorubicin, a vital chemotherapy agent.

13 Mar 2026

Groundbreaking discovery could transform leishmaniasis treatment

Leishmaniasis, a neglected tropical disease prevalent across 90 countries, affects approximately 12 million people worldwide, with 350 million more at risk of infection.

24 Sep 2025

University of Maine team develops sustainable method to cut drug production costs

One of the main factors driving prices in pharmaceuticals, such as cholesterol-lowering drugs and antibiotics, is the cost of production and materials.

17 Sep 2025

Strategic tips for early-stage animal health companies facing regulatory challenges

Karen Greenwood shares practical advice for early-stage animal health companies navigating FDA CVM processes.

From DSI, a PLG Company 25 Aug 2025

Innovative genome editing approach could be the key to lifelong effective weight management

Weight-loss drugs have surged in popularity, promising rapid results with regular injections. Now, researchers from Japan report a way for the body to make its own weight-loss drugs, doing away with injections in favor of a one-time treatment.

9 Jul 2025

NANOSPRESSO device brings precision medicine to hospital pharmacies

A new gene therapy delivery device could let hospital pharmacies make personalized nanomedicines to order.

26 Jun 2025

Pharmacists stockpile most common drugs on chance of targeted Trump tariffs

In the dim basement of a Salt Lake City pharmacy, hundreds of amber-colored plastic pill bottles sit stacked in rows, one man's defensive wall in a tariff war.

16 May 2025

Novel drug nitisinone could help reduce malaria spread by killing mosquitoes

In the fight against malaria, controlling the mosquito population is crucial.

26 Mar 2025

A new strategy for enhancing the production of protein-based drugs

An international team of researchers led by the University of California San Diego has developed a new strategy to enhance pharmaceutical production in Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells, which are commonly used to manufacture protein-based drugs for treating cancer, autoimmune diseases and much more.

15 Jan 2025

Breakthrough in chemical synthesis expands possibilities for ketones and esters

Scientists have long considered ketones (a fundamental chemical class) and esters (molecules formed when an acid reacts with an alcohol) to be locked treasure chests of possibilities.

10 Jan 2025

Canada’s proactive policies reduce drug shortages far more effectively than the U.S.

Drug-related supply chain issues in Canada were 40% less likely to result in significant drug shortages than in the United States.

4 Nov 2024

Rice University leads development of innovative bioelectronic implant for obesity and diabetes

Rice University is part of a multiuniversity research team that has secured an award of up to $34.9 million from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) to accelerate the development of a bioelectronic implant designed to improve adherence for obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2D) treatment while reducing development and manufacturing costs.

3 Oct 2024

Drug Production News and Research

Genetically-modified hookworms successfully deliver medicine to animal hosts

Scientists turn plastic waste into Parkinson’s drug levodopa using engineered bacteria

Researchers achieve breakthrough in the production of vital chemotherapy agent

Groundbreaking discovery could transform leishmaniasis treatment

University of Maine team develops sustainable method to cut drug production costs

Strategic tips for early-stage animal health companies facing regulatory challenges

Innovative genome editing approach could be the key to lifelong effective weight management

NANOSPRESSO device brings precision medicine to hospital pharmacies

Pharmacists stockpile most common drugs on chance of targeted Trump tariffs

Novel drug nitisinone could help reduce malaria spread by killing mosquitoes

A new strategy for enhancing the production of protein-based drugs

Breakthrough in chemical synthesis expands possibilities for ketones and esters

Canada’s proactive policies reduce drug shortages far more effectively than the U.S.

Rice University leads development of innovative bioelectronic implant for obesity and diabetes

Why millions are trying FDA-authorized alternatives to big pharma’s weight loss drugs

Welch Foundation funds UTA’s research into creating new materials for effective drug delivery

Ensuring raw material quality in drug production and manufacturing

Researchers develop antibody drugs from tobacco plants for cancer treatment

New biosensor system derived from E. coli bacteria could accelerate drug development

New technology enables single-cell sorting based on functional outputs

Measuring Drug-Target Residence Times with Biochemical Assays eBook

How ELRIG Is Helping Mid-Career Scientists Navigate Leadership, Career Change and Redundancy

The role of UV-Vis in biopharma QC

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