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Nanotechnology: The Answer to Opioid Therapy?

An international research group has focused on using nanoparticle use to transport non-opioid drugs into nerves for pain relief.

20 Apr 2021

Nanobowls in Medicine

Nanobowls represent a cutting-edge solution for the medical sciences and research is ongoing into their continued use for the field.

19 Apr 2021

Computational Modeling in Developmental Biology

Computational modeling is increasingly used to improve understanding of complex systems such as those in developmental biology.

14 Apr 2021

What are Morpholinos?

A morpholino is a synthetic oligomer molecule that contains DNA bases on a methylene morpholine backbone. The name comes from morpholine oligomer.

12 Apr 2021

Testing for Hormone-like Effects of Chemicals

Many chemicals are structurally similar to endogenous hormones and can disrupt the normal functioning of the endocrine system.

24 Mar 2021

What is the Global Preclinical Antibacterial Pipeline?

Antibacterial resistance requires prompt global action to ensure that new antibacterial drugs are continuously developed against mutating strains of bacteria.

23 Mar 2021

The Thermal Inactivation of SARS-CoV-2

Viruses like SARS-CoV-2 are sensitive to thermal inactivation - temperature extremes that denature their constituent proteins and disable their function.

22 Mar 2021

Human Tumor Xenograft Models

In human tumor xenograft models, human tumor cells are transplanted into immunocompromised mice that do not reject human cells.

19 Mar 2021

What is Quantitative Systems Pharmacology (QSP) Modeling?

Quantitative systems pharmacology (QSP) is a field of biomedical research that aims to model the mechanisms behind disease progression.

18 Mar 2021

What are RNA Therapeutics?

RNA therapeutics utilize exogenously delivered RNA to instruct for the production of proteins, disrupt the production of proteins, or act as a targeting ligand.

17 Mar 2021

Primary vs Secondary Assays in Preclinical Testing

During the preclinical testing phase of drug discovery, compounds go through primary and secondary assays to determine potential for treatment of a disease.

12 Mar 2021