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Scientific workflow for hypothesis testing in drug discovery: Part 2 of 3

Drug Target Review

Operating a workflow, such as the one described in Figure 1, involves several key considerations that affect both the accuracy of results and the efficiency of the research process. Defining the research question A well-defined research question is the cornerstone of an effective scientific workflow in drug discovery.

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Scientific workflow for hypothesis testing in drug discovery: Part 1

Drug Target Review

In drug discovery and biological research, the scientists workflow often follows a structured and iterative approach to ensure accuracy, reproducibility and scientific integrity. At the heart of any research is the scientific question. This acts as a safeguard against false positives and misinterpretation of the data.

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How Broad’s summer research programs have helped launched careers in STEM

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BSRP and BSSP, since 2003 and 2013 respectively, have taught students research and laboratory skills and helped them feel a sense of belonging in STEM.

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CAR-NK cells: promising for cancer therapy

Drug Target Review

She obtained her PhD from the University of Wollongong in 2015 and gained extensive research experience as a postdoctoral fellow at Swinburne University of Technology, CSIRO, and Monash University, in the fields of immunology and tissue engineering. He was the founding CEO of the Australian Stem Cell Centre.

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Gamma delta T cells: a rising star in cancer therapy

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Preclinical research on γδ T cells has made great strides since the cells were first identified in the 1980s, with γδ T-cell therapies from several companies, including IN8bio, now in or nearing clinical trials for various cancers. from 2003 to 2006, covering the biotechnology and life-science tools sectors.

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Reducing Drinking May Improve Pain Interference Symptoms

The Pharma Data

8 in Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research. from NYU School of Medicine in New York City, and colleagues examined longitudinal data from 2003 to 2015 in the Veterans Aging Cohort Study to examine the impact of reducing drinking among veterans with unhealthy alcohol use (AUDIT score ? THURSDAY, Oct. 15, 2020 — For U.S.

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Use of Common Meds Tied to Lower Lung Cancer Mortality

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from Kosin University Gospel Hospital in South Korea, and colleagues used data from 732,199 individuals who had undergone a national health check-up in 2002 to 2003. The researchers found that metformin use had a protective association with lung cancer incidence and mortality in a dose-response fashion. Jihun Kang, M.D.,