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Condensate biology: advancing drug discovery for complex diseases

Drug Target Review

In recent years, a novel approach known as condensate biology has emerged, revolutionising the way researchers think about drug discovery and development. Trained as a physician scientist, he obtained his MD/PhD from Cornell Rockefeller and Sloan Kettering, specialising in Immunology, Genetics, and Cancer Biology.

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Women in STEM with Juliet Williams

Drug Target Review

Shortly after finishing my studies, I landed my first job in industry working on cell biology research for several disease indications. Mentors are essential for growth, especially as they provided a trusted resource to help navigate new research frontiers and obstacles.

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New molecular insights on medical cannabis

Drug Target Review

2 Implication of ATX in a large range of human diseases have been highlighted by both fundamental research and clinical trials. 1-5 Implication of ATX in a large range of human diseases have been highlighted by both fundamental research and clinical trials. He is a researcher at University of Oldenburg, Germany. 2017;2017:1–15.

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Scientists uncover a new approach for treating aggressive cancer

The Pharma Data

Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center have uncovered a new role of a chromatin-modulatory enzyme, termed EZH2, during cancer development. They then developed a new therapeutic approach with a potent small-molecule inhibitor of this enzyme.

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Exploring CHIR99021: The Key to Stem Cell Research and Beyond

Reprocell

CHIR99021, also known as CT99021, is a small molecule compound that has proven to be a potent and versatile tool in the world of stem cell biology and regenerative medicine. This activation facilitates the derivation of high-quality, undifferentiated cell populations.

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Women in STEM July: Meet Michelle Arkin

Drug Target Review

Could you share an example of a specific project or some research that you have worked on and its impact in your field? How has your research in STEM contributed to advancements or improvements in your field, and what potential future applications or implications do you foresee based on your work?

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Fighting Parasitic Infections: Promise in Cyclic Peptides

NIH Director's Blog: Drug Discovery

Now, NIH researchers and their collaborators have discovered a new kind of treatment that holds promise for fighting parasitic roundworms. Researchers soon began screening a chemical library and its more than 380,000 traditional drug candidates to find the right small-molecule inhibitor, the preferred compound in drug discovery.