Pharmacology News and Research

Latest Pharmacology News and Research

Molecular action that enables cilantro to effectively delay certain seizures uncovered

Herbs, including cilantro, have a long history of use as folk medicine anticonvulsants. Until now, many of the underlying mechanisms of how the herbs worked remained unknown.

23 Jul 2019

UV-DDB protein scouts DNA damage and oversees repair

In the time it takes you to read this sentence, every cell in your body suffers some form of DNA damage. Without vigilant repair, cancer would run rampant, and now scientists at the University of Pittsburgh have gotten a glimpse of how one protein in particular keeps DNA damage in check.

22 Jul 2019

Researchers publish review on serial femtosecond crystallography

Researchers from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology have published a review on serial femtosecond crystallography, one of the most promising methods for analyzing the tertiary structure of proteins.

22 Jul 2019

Understanding how anti-malarial drug primaquine works lead to more effective malarial therapies

Researchers at LSTM have taken significant steps in understanding the way that the anti-malarial drug primaquine works, which they hope will lead to the development of new, safer and more effective treatments for malaria.

22 Jul 2019

Study shows how high glucose damages the vascular system

Diabetes, which is marked by increased glucose levels in the body, eventually leads to certain complications, including cardiovascular disease. Now, a new study shows a cellular connection between diabetes and blood vessel narrowing that boosts one’s risk of chronic and potentially fatal health conditions, including stroke and heart disease.

22 Jul 2019

Antioxidant precursor molecule could improve dopamine levels in Parkinson's patients

N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is a naturally occurring molecule that replenishes one of the body's antioxidants and now shows potential benefit as part of a standard course of treatment for patients with Parkinson's disease, according to a study published in the journal, Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics.

16 Jul 2019

New virtual gaming platform developed for pharmacy education

Education Management Solutions, LLC, a leading innovator of simulation management technologies, today announced a groundbreaking new virtual gaming platform for pharmacy and clinical therapeutics education.

16 Jul 2019

New study uncovers 3D structure of toxin responsible for C. diff infection

A new study, led by researchers from the University of California, Irvine, uncovers the long-sought-after, three-dimensional structure of a toxin primarily responsible for devastating Clostridium difficile infection.

16 Jul 2019

Sorting protein in neurons protects against neurodegenerative disorders

Like a sorting machine in an assembly line, a molecule known as VPS35 detects and removes defective proteins from neurons.

10 Jul 2019

Researchers pinpoint treatment target for rare liver cancer in adolescents, young adults

New findings show how a genetically aberrant, fused protein promotes a rare form of liver cancer in adolescents and young adults. The researchers also saw that a certain mix of drugs could target the fused protein and the enzymes that it recruits.

10 Jul 2019

Antibiotic combination effective against drug-resistant Pseudomonas

Two well known and used antibiotics when combined have been found to be more effective against a deadly bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a common cause of hospital-based infections.

8 Jul 2019

Scientists create powerful method for 'directed evolution' of molecules

UNC School of Medicine scientists created a powerful new "directed evolution" technique for the rapid development of scientific tools and new treatments for many diseases.

5 Jul 2019

Scientists identify mechanism that makes babies more likely than adults to die from sepsis

An immune mechanism that makes babies more likely than adults to die from sepsis has been identified by scientists affiliated with the Center for Research on Inflammatory Diseases in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo State (Brazil).

4 Jul 2019

Study reveals how protein mutation is involved in Christianson syndrome

Rearing its head in infancy, Christianson Syndrome is a rare disorder whose symptoms include intellectual disability, seizures and difficulty standing or walking.

4 Jul 2019

Researchers determine atomic interactions that stabilize phase-changing proteins

Most of the well-studied proteins in our bodies are like metal; some can change shape easily, like aluminum foil, and others are rigid, like steel beams, but they typically have a solid, well-defined structure.

2 Jul 2019

Supplements claiming to boost brain health are 'too good to be true', warn experts

Dietary supplements that claim to improve brain health probably do not work and are a waste of money for healthy individuals.

1 Jul 2019

Study uncovers new way to identify driver genes important for cancer progression

Until now, researchers believed recurrent mutations (hotspot mutations) in cancer tumors were the important mutations (driver mutations) that promoted cancer progression.

29 Jun 2019

Nanion launches HTS automated patch clamp platform

The SyncroPatch 384i is a giga-ohm seal HTS automated patch clamp platform designed for flexibility, ease-of-use and reliability.

From Nanion Technologies 25 Jun 2019

One pint of beer or large glass of wine can compromise person's sense of agency

New research by neuroscientists from the University of Sussex shows that drinking only one pint of beer or large glass of wine is enough to significantly compromise a person's sense of agency.

24 Jun 2019

Introduction of very small RNA molecule promotes heart cell regeneration, study shows

By adulthood, the heart is no longer able to replenish injured or diseased cells. As a result, heart disease or an event like a heart attack can be disastrous, leading to massive cell death and permanent declines in function.

23 Jun 2019

Pharmacology News and Research

Latest Pharmacology News and Research

Molecular action that enables cilantro to effectively delay certain seizures uncovered

UV-DDB protein scouts DNA damage and oversees repair

Researchers publish review on serial femtosecond crystallography

Understanding how anti-malarial drug primaquine works lead to more effective malarial therapies

Study shows how high glucose damages the vascular system

Antioxidant precursor molecule could improve dopamine levels in Parkinson's patients

New virtual gaming platform developed for pharmacy education

New study uncovers 3D structure of toxin responsible for C. diff infection

Sorting protein in neurons protects against neurodegenerative disorders

Researchers pinpoint treatment target for rare liver cancer in adolescents, young adults

Antibiotic combination effective against drug-resistant Pseudomonas

Scientists create powerful method for 'directed evolution' of molecules

Scientists identify mechanism that makes babies more likely than adults to die from sepsis

Study reveals how protein mutation is involved in Christianson syndrome

Researchers determine atomic interactions that stabilize phase-changing proteins

Supplements claiming to boost brain health are 'too good to be true', warn experts

Study uncovers new way to identify driver genes important for cancer progression

Nanion launches HTS automated patch clamp platform

One pint of beer or large glass of wine can compromise person's sense of agency

Introduction of very small RNA molecule promotes heart cell regeneration, study shows

Industry Focus eBook - Pharmaceutical manufacturing (2nd edition) eBook

Digital pathology and the PathoVerse: A conversation with Dr. Singh

Bioprocess Efficiency with Cell Density Monitoring

Exploring electron microscopy for plant and microbial imaging at the John Innes Centre

Pharmacology News and Research

Latest Pharmacology News and Research

Industry Focus eBook - Pharmaceutical manufacturing (2nd edition) eBook

Digital pathology and the PathoVerse: A conversation with Dr. Singh

Bioprocess Efficiency with Cell Density Monitoring

Exploring electron microscopy for plant and microbial imaging at the John Innes Centre

Newsletters you may be interested in