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Boost Alphafold2 Protein Structure Prediction with GPU-Accelerated MMseqs2

Nvidia Developer: Drug Discovery

The ability to compare the sequences of multiple related proteins is a foundational task for many life science researchers. This is often done in the form of a. The ability to compare the sequences of multiple related proteins is a foundational task for many life science researchers. This is often done in the form of a multiple sequence alignment (MSA), and the evolutionary information retrieved from these alignments can yield insights into protein structure, function, and evolutionary history.

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Chromone Derivatives as a Novel NOX4 Inhibitor: Design, Synthesis, and Regulation of ROS in Renal Fibroblast

Chemical Biology and Drug Design

A series of chromone derivatives were designed and synthesized. We established a NOX4 overexpression model using the NRK-49F and identified compound 14m as highly active through the assessment of intracellular ROS levels. This investigation positions 14m as a noteworthy NOX4 inhibitor, shedding light on its regulatory role in renal fibroblasts. ABSTRACT Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate oxidase 4 (NOX4) has emerged as a promising target for developing drugs to tackle renal fibrosis.

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BioNTech to buy Biotheus, gaining control of cancer bispecific

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

Biotheus’ antibody drug targets PD-L1 and VEGF, a design that’s high on drugmakers’ radars after the success of Summit Therapeutics’ ivonescimab over Keytruda.

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Ozempic Could Help Curb Alcoholism

Drugs.com

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 13, 2024 -- The blockbuster GLP-1 drug semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) could curb drinking for people battling alcohol use disorder, helping them to avoid crises that require hospitalization, new research shows. Numerous studies had.

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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven

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Bird brain from the age of dinosaurs reveals roots of avian intelligence

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A 'one of a kind' fossil discovery could transform our understanding of how the unique brains and intelligence of modern birds evolved, one of the most enduring mysteries of vertebrate evolution.

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Overtreatment Common for Older Men With Prostate Cancer

Drugs.com

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 12, 2024 -- Overtreatment of prostate cancer is increasing in the United States among men with limited life expectancy, a new study reports.Procedures like radiation therapy and prostate surgery are being employed more often in.

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Psychedelics Like Psilocybin, MDMA Tied to Higher Odds for Schizophrenia

Drugs.com

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 13, 2024 -- People are at higher risk of schizophrenia if they indulge in psychedelic drugs, a new study warns.Patients who land in the ER following hallucinogen use have a 21-fold higher risk of developing schizophrenia compared to.

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Meteorite contains evidence of liquid water on Mars 742 million years ago

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

An asteroid struck Mars 11 million years ago and sent pieces of the red planet hurtling through space. One of these chunks of Mars eventually crashed into the Earth and is one of the few meteorites that can be traced directly to Mars. This meteorite was rediscovered in a drawer at Purdue University in 1931 and therefore named the Lafayette Meteorite.

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Fatty Liver Disease Now Affects 4 in 10 U.S. Adults

Drugs.com

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 13, 2024 -- Obesity, alcohol use and other factors are driving up rates of fatty liver disease among American adults, new research warns.By 2018, federal data showed that 42% of adults had some form of fatty liver disease -- higher.

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Three galactic 'red monsters' in the early Universe

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Astronomers have identified three ultra-massive galaxies -- nearly as massive as the Milky Way -- already in place within the first billion years after the Big Bang. This surprising discovery was made possible by the James Webb Space Telescope's FRESCO program, which uses the NIRCam/grism spectrograph to measure accurate distances and stellar masses of galaxies.

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How Machine Learning Drives Clinical Trial Efficiency

Clinical trial data management is increasingly challenging as studies grow in complexity. Quickly accessing and analyzing study data is vital for assessing trial progress and patient safety. In this paper, we explore real-time data access and analysis for proactive study management. We investigate using adverse event (AE) data to monitor safety and discuss a clinical analytics platform that supports collaboration and data review workflows.

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Telehealth Can Help Prevent Suicide in Those at High Risk

Drugs.com

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 13, 2024 -- Therapy provided via telehealth can reduce a person’s risk of suicide, a new study reports.Cognitive behavior therapy reduces suicide attempts and suicidal thoughts even if delivered for a short time via telehealth, a.

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Gas-churning monster black holes

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Scientists using observations from NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory have discovered, for the first time, the signal from a pair of monster black holes disrupting a cloud of gas in the center of a galaxy.

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Medicare Part D in 2025: Preferred Pharmacy Networks Fade in a Collapsing PDP Market

Drug Channels

Uh oh. As I predicted, the stand-alone Medicare Part D prescription drug plans (PDP) market is vanishing. For 2025, DCI’s exclusive analysis of Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) data reveals that the number of PDPs will drop to a historic low. What’s more, the share of plans with a preferred cost sharing pharmacy network will fall to its lowest rate in more than 10 years.

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In 10 seconds, an AI model detects cancerous brain tumor often missed during surgery

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Researchers have developed an AI powered model that -- in 10 seconds -- can determine during surgery if any part of a cancerous brain tumor that could be removed remains.The technology, called FastGlioma, outperformed conventional methods for identifying what remains of a tumor by a wide margin. Researchers say it has the potential to change the field of neurosurgery by immediately improving comprehensive management of patients with diffuse gliomas.

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Deliver Fast, Flexible Clinical Trial Insights with Spotfire

Clinical research has entered a new era, one that requires real-time analytics and visualization to allow trial leaders to work collaboratively and to develop, at the click of a mouse, deep insights that enable proactive study management. Learn how Revvity Signals helps drug developers deliver clinical trial data insights in real-time using a fast and flexible data and analytics platform to empower data-driven decision-making.

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Most Parents Don't Ask About Unlocked Guns in Homes Their Kids Visit

Drugs.com

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 13, 2024 -- Most parents haven’t considered the potential risk of an unlocked, poorly stored firearm in a house their child is visiting, a new study shows.More than 60% of Illinois parents have never asked another parent about an u.

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12,000-year-old stones may be very early evidence of wheel-like technology

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A collection of perforated pebbles from an archaeological site in Israel may be spindle whorls, representing a key milestone in the development of rotational tools including wheels, according to a new study.

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Canadian Teen Hospitalized in Critical Condition With Bird Flu

Drugs.com

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 13, 2024 -- Amid an ongoing outbreak of bird flu in American dairy herds and poultry flocks, Canadian officials have announced that a teen in British Columbia has been hospitalized in critical condition with what is believed to be.

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The secrets of fossil teeth revealed by the synchrotron: A long childhood is the prelude to the evolution of a large brain

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Could social bonds be the key to human big brains? A study of the fossil teeth of early Homo from Georgia dating back 1.77 million years reveals a prolonged childhood despite a small brain and an adulthood comparable to that of the great apes. This discovery suggests that an extended childhood, combined with cultural transmission in three-generation social groups, may have triggered the evolution of a large brain like that of modern humans, rather than the reverse.

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Clinical Data Like You´ve Never Seen It Before: Why Spotfire Is the Leading Tool for Clinical Analytics

Clinical development organizations face a wide array of challenges when it comes to data, many of which can impact the operational effectiveness of their clinical trials. In this whitepaper, experts from Revvity Signals explore how solutions like TIBCO® Spotfire® enable better, more streamlined studies. The whitepaper also features a success story from Ambrx, a leading biopharmaceutical company, detailing how it has leveraged Spotfire to tackle data quality and collaboration challenges in clinic

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Amgen shares sink on obesity drug concerns; AstraZeneca to spend $3.5B on manufacturing

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

An analyst note raising questions about Amgen’s MariTide triggered a stock sell-off Tuesday. Elsewhere, Roche and Novartis struck drug discovery deals.

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Faster flowing glaciers could help predict nearby volcanic activity

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Glaciers that are within three miles of a volcano move nearly 50% quicker than average, a new study has found, which could help create early warning of future eruptions.

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TRex Bio raises $84M to compete in crowded immune drug field

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

The California biotech has drawn partnerships with Eli Lilly and J&J on the promise of its approach to rebalancing the immune system.

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Optimizing Generic Drug Manufacturing: Strategies for Success

Drug Patent Watch

The generic drug industry faces significant challenges, including unstable economics, supply chain disruptions, and intense competition. To remain competitive and profitable, generic drug manufacturers must adopt innovative strategies to optimize their manufacturing processes.

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Metsera raises $215M to accelerate obesity drug plans

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

With promising Phase 1 results in hand, Metsera hopes to develop a longer-lasting GLP-1 injection along with other types of obesity treatments.

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Streamline Your PIM Strategy: Key Techniques for Effective inriver Integration

Perficient: Drug Development

In today’s digital landscape, efficiently managing product information is vital for businesses to enhance customer satisfaction and drive sales growth. A robust Product Information Management (PIM) system with excellent integration features, like inriver, will streamline your PIM strategy. By utilizing the integration frameworks and APIs provided by inriver, businesses can ensure relevant, accurate, and consistent product information across all channels.

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23andMe to lay off more than 200 employees amid business struggles

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

The genetic testing firm will also close its drug development arm. CEO Anne Wojcicki said the cuts are necessary to “focus on the long-term success of our core consumer business.

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Perficient at Opticon 2024: Welcome to Onederland

Perficient: Drug Development

We’re heading to Onederland! Optimizely’s Opticon 2024 is just around the corner. The three-day annual event is a can’t-miss for anyone in the Optimizely community. With countless breakout sessions, ample networking opportunities, hands-on workshops, inspiring keynotes, and an iconic closing celebration, Opticon promises to deliver something for everyone.

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AI Helps Spot Brain Tumor Tissue Surgeons Miss

Drugs.com

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 13, 2024 -- A newly developed AI program can help doctors detect and potentially remove brain cancer that might otherwise be missed during surgery, a new study demonstrates.The AI, called FastGlioma, calculated how much residual.

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Running Through Life with Type 1 Diabetes

Conversations in Drug Development Trends

By; Brooke Kaplan, Director, People Partner- HR Compliance & Human Capital Initiatives In April 2007, at 19 years old, I was a sophomore at the University of Maryland. I had always been relatively healthy, exercised recreationally, and worked part-time at the campus gym. I’d just returned from spring break at Disney World with my boyfriend (now husband), Zak, and we were gearing up for the Jewish holiday of Passover.

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Good Night's Sleep Wards Off High Blood Pressure in Teens

Drugs.com

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 13, 2024 -- High blood pressure is a rare health issue among teens, but U.S. case numbers are creeping upwards.Now, research published recently in the Journal of the American Heart Association, shows that healthy sleep can help keep.

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2 Perficient Healthcare Projects Awarded for Internet Site Excellence

Perficient: Drug Development

Perficient is proud to announce that we received awards from the 2024 eHealthcare Leaderships Awards for our outstanding projects that we completed for MVP Health Care and QuidelOrtho. MVP Health Care Informs and Impresses Users With an Optimized, Modern Website Best Overall Internet Site, Gold | A user-friendly architecture provides key information to help guide members to the right plan.

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Liquor, Wine, Beer: Which Comes With the Worst Lifestyle?

Drugs.com

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 13, 2024 -- Bottoms up: The type of alcohol you prefer may say something about your lifestyle, new research reveals.Beer drinkers are more likely to have an unhealthy lifestyle than folks who prefer wine or liquor, scientists.

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Major biotransformation routes of aficamten

Metabolite Tales Blog

Major biotransformation routes of aficamten involving hydroxylation, onwards glucuronidation and gut metabolism Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a surprisingly common genetic heart disease, affecting 1:200 to 1:500 people in the US. Aficamten (CK-3773274) is a cardiac myosin inhibitor currently in phase 3 clinical development to treat this inherited disorder.

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An Established Target for Cancer Immunotherapy

Crown Bioscience

Following on from OX40 , our TNF superfamily posts continue with 4-1BB, another important target in T cell co-stimulation.

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