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Boosting evolution: How humans unintentionally altered the skulls of pigs

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Short snouts and a flat profile -- within a span of 100 years, humans have significantly changed the shape of the skulls of German domestic pigs. This is likely down to new breeding practices introduced at the beginning of the 20th century. The researchers analyzed 3D scans of 135 skulls of wild boars and domestic pigs from the early 20th and 21st centuries.

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Site-Specific Molecular Glues for the 14-3-3/Tau pS214 ProteinProtein Interaction via Reversible Covalent Imine Tethering

Covalent Modifiers

DOI Ansgar Oberheide, Maxime van den Oetelaar, Jakob Scheele, Jan Borggrfe, Semmy Engelen, Michael Sattler, Christian Ottmann, Peter Cossar and Luc Brunsveld RSC Med Chem 2025 [link] Protein-protein interactions (PPIs) are key regulators of various cellular processes. Modulating PPIs with small molecules has gained increasing attention in drug discovery, particularly targeting the 14-3-3 protein family, which interacts with several hundred client proteins and plays a central role in cellular net

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AI-Designed Enzymes

Codon

One of the ultimate aims of protein design has long been to build entirely new enzymes — proteins that perform specific chemical reactions — from scratch. These molecular machines power various cellular processes, from converting sugar into energy to switching genes on and off. Both Cas9 and hydrolases (widely used in the dairy and laundry industries) are also enzymes.

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Can GLP-1 Meds Harm Your Eyes?

Drugs.com

MONDAY, Feb. 10, 2025 -- Yes, rare cases of vision issues have arisen in people taking popular GLP-1 weight loss drugs, but the jury's out on whether the medications caused the eye trouble, according to a new small study.The study reviewed the.

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Bridging Innovation & Patient Care: The Growing Role of AI

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Co-founder & CEO at Tattva.Health

AI is transforming clinical trials—accelerating drug discovery, optimizing patient recruitment, and improving data analysis. But its impact goes far beyond research. As AI-driven innovation reshapes the clinical trial process, it’s also influencing broader healthcare trends, from personalized medicine to patient outcomes. Join this new webinar featuring Simran Kaur for an insightful discussion on what all of this means for the future of healthcare!

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Models show intensifying wildfires in a warming world due to changes in vegetation and humidity; only a minor role for lightning

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Climate scientists present a realistic supercomputer simulation that resolves the complex interactions between fire, vegetation, smoke and the atmosphere. The authors find that increasing greenhouse gas emissions will likely increase the global lightning frequency by about 1.6% per degree Celsius global warming, with regional hotspots in the eastern United States, Kenya, Uganda and Argentina.

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CRISPR 101: Cytosine and Adenine Base Editors

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Early CRISPR applications were often limited by the low editing efficiency of homology-directed repair (HDR) , the pathway for resolving DNA double-strand breaks (DSBs) preferred by researchers. Compared to non-homologous end joining (NHEJ) , HDR occurs at a relatively low frequency, especially in nondividing cells. Scientists everywhere wistfully imagined being able to specify and correct single-base mutations without introducing DSBs at all.

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Do Steroid Shots Help Ease Back Pain? Experts Weigh In

Drugs.com

FRIDAY, Feb. 14, 2025 -- There appears to be limited evidence supporting the use of epidural steroid injections for certain types of chronic lower back pain, new guidance from the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) finds. Epidural steroid.

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Dessert stomach emerges in the brain

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Who hasn't been there? The big meal is over, you're full, but the craving for sweets remains. Researchers have now discovered that what we call the 'dessert stomach' is rooted in the brain. The same nerve cells that make us feel full after a meal are also responsible for our craving for sweets afterwards.

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AbbVie, Pfizer gain FDA OK for novel antibiotic

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

The drug is cleared to treat complicated intra-abdominal infections, including those caused by tough-to-control, gram-negative bacteria.

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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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Streamlining the Generic Drug Supply Chain: Best Practices

Drug Patent Watch

Streamlining the Generic Drug Supply Chain: Best Practices to Improve Efficiency and Patient Access As the generic drug industry continues to grow, it's becoming increasingly clear that the traditional supply chain model is no longer sustainable. With the rise of complex generics, regulatory pressures, and increasing demand for affordable medicines, it's time to rethink the way we approach the generic drug supply chain.

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UNAIDS Warns HIV Infections Could Skyrocket Without U.S. Funding

Drugs.com

MONDAY, Feb. 10, 2025 -- The head of the United Nations AIDS agency (UNAIDS) is warning that a major spike in HIV infections and deaths could occur if the U.S. follows through on freezing foreign aid for HIV programs.UNAIDS Executive Director.

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Truly autonomous AI is on the horizon

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Researchers have developed a new AI algorithm, called Torque Clustering, that significantly improves how AI systems independently learn and uncover patterns in data, without human guidance.

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CDD Vault Update (February 2025) - Release Notes

Collaborative Drug

We are excited to announce a new round of features associated with our Curves Add-on. If you are not yet subscribed to Curves, please contact your CDD Vault account manager or the CDD Vault Support Team to discuss enabling these features in your Vault.

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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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Using Drug Patents to Block Competitors: The Tactics and Consequences

Drug Patent Watch

The Dark Side of Innovation: How Companies Use Drug Patents to Block Competitors As we celebrate the breakthroughs in medical research and the development of life-saving treatments, it's essential to acknowledge the complex landscape of pharmaceutical innovation. Behind the scenes, companies are employing clever tactics to protect their intellectual property and block competitors from entering the market.

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GLP-1 Meds Can Work Wonders for Kidney Health

Drugs.com

TUESDAY, Feb. 11, 2025 -- Ozempic, Wegovy, Saxenda, Trulicity: These and other GLP1-RA diabetes/weight-loss meds can also boost outcomes for folks battling chronic kidney disease, new research shows.Compared to another common class of kidney.

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First detection of an ultra-high-energy neutrino

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Scientists have just detected a neutrino that is thirty times more energetic than any previously detected anywhere in the world. This exceptional discovery opens up new perspectives for understanding extreme energy phenomena in the Universe and the origin of cosmic rays.

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Drug Discovery Industry Roundup with Barry Bunin — February 12th, 2025

Collaborative Drug

Drug Discovery Industry Roundup with Barry Bunin February 10th, 2025

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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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New study offers hints of GLP-1 drugs’ potential in curbing alcohol cravings

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

A small semaglutide trial suggests the medicine's suppression of appetite may extend to alcohol, but larger tests are needed to establish a conclusive benefit.

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American Cancer Society Calls for Restoration of Key CDC, FDA Data

Drugs.com

FRIDAY, Feb. 14, 2025 -- With certain government data currently being withheld, removed, or restored but partially redacted on the websites of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Food and Drug Administration, the American Cancer.

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Does planetary evolution favor human-like life? Study ups odds we're not alone

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Humanity may not be extraordinary but rather the natural evolutionary outcome for our planet and likely others, according to a new model for how intelligent life developed on Earth.

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How to Manage Generic Drug Development Timelines: Strategies for Success

Drug Patent Watch

Accelerating Generic Drug Development: Strategies for Success As a pharmaceutical professional, you know how crucial it is to navigate the complex landscape of generic drug development. With the increasing demand for affordable medications, generic drug manufacturers are under pressure to expedite their development timelines without compromising on quality.

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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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A brain biotech launches with Roche’s spare parts

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

Backed by Goldman Sachs, Novo Nordisk’s parent company and others, Newleos Therapeutics debuted Thursday with $94 million and a plan to develop drugs for brain function and health.

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Possible Listeria Contamination Prompts Recall of 2 Million Baked Goods

Drugs.com

MONDAY, Feb. 10, 2025 -- About 2 million baked goods have been recalled over concerns of potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, according to federal safety regulators.The recall went into effect on Jan. 7, 2025, and was upgraded on.

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Ancient Egyptian mummified bodies smell 'woody,' 'spicy' and 'sweet'

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Ancient Egyptian mummified bodies smell 'woody,' 'spicy' and 'sweet', finds a new study, revealing new details about mumification practices.

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The Role of Partnerships in Generic Drug Development

Drug Patent Watch

The Unsung Heroes of Generic Drug Development: The Power of Partnerships As we navigate the complex landscape of pharmaceuticals, it's easy to overlook the crucial role that partnerships play in bringing affordable, life-saving medications to market. But the truth is, partnerships are the backbone of generic drug development, and their impact cannot be overstated.

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New cell therapy model accelerates cancer treatment development

Drug Target Review

In the rapidly advancing field of cell therapies, Dr Jason Bock has emerged as a leader, known for his innovative approach to optimising the development process. With over 25 years of experience in therapeutics, Bock has played a pivotal role in shaping the future of cell therapies, particularly through his work at CTMC. In a recent conversation, he shared his vision for transforming the development and commercialisation of novel cell therapies, focusing on cutting-edge approaches like tumour in