Research & Development News
Research & Development News
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News SetPoint Medical gains funds for bioelectric medicine
SetPoint Medical gained $27 million in investment for its bioelectric treatments -
News New high-tech lasers can be used to insert DNA
High-tech lasers have been developed for more precise insertion of DNA into living cells. -
News Gammagard IVIg mechanisms investigated
The drug may prevent inflammation in the brain and hence inhibit plaque build-up. -
News Gammagard IVIg mechanisms investigated
The drug may prevent inflammation in the brain and hence inhibit plaque build-up. -
News Phase II trial demonstrates effectiveness of rare sarcoma drug
An experimental drug has been found to aid the treatment of advanced alveolar soft part sarcoma -
News UK collaboration to concentrate on metagenomics and novel enzyme discovery
A partnership between Almac and a team at UCL will focus on metagenomics and novel enzyme discovery -
News FDA approves new drug for serious childhood arthritis
A new drug to treat systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis has been given FDA approval -
News Promising Alzheimers therapy found to be ineffective
Scientists disprove suggestion that anti-cancer drug may be beneficial for treatment of Alzheimers -
News Vitamin C found to fight drug-resistant TB
A new discovery has suggested vitamin C could fight drug-resistant TB -
News Antibiotics used to multiply lifespan of roundworms
Could antibiotics be key to prolonging life and vitality? -
News Modified poliovirus vaccine shows potential for fighting recurrent glioblastoma
Scientists have found a modified poliovirus vaccine may be beneficial for treating recurrent glioblastoma -
News Drug therapies to inhibit Dkk1 function may limit arteriosclerotic disease, study finds
Targeting drug therapies at Dkk1 functioning could limit arteriosclerotic disease, researchers say -
News Thyroxin may treat autism and foetal alcohol spectrum disorder
The thyroid hormone has proved effective in treating symptoms present in rats. -
News L-methylfolate shows promise for major depressive disorder patients
L-methylfolate could help patients who do not respond to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressants. -
News Bazedoxifene could target breast cancer and osteoporosis
Bazedoxifene's effects on oestrogen mean it may protect against both osteoporosis and breast cancer. -
News Encouraging clinical trial results for multiple myeloma treatment
ACY-1215 inhibits the enzyme HDAC6 in order to encourage apoptosis in multiple myeloma cells. -
News Cohort size may have major impact on clinical trial budget
A new report indicates that clinical trial costs are closely tied to patient enrollment. -
News Insulin inhaler phase 3 clinical trial completed
The inhaler delivers insulin to type 2 diabetes patients prior to a meal to prevent hyperglycemia. -
News Vasomera phase 1 clinical trial successfully completed
The drug could treat people with cardiopulmonary disease. -
News Clinical trial examining how to destroy cancerous stem cells
A clinical trial examining how to destroy cancerous stem cells is to get underway. -
News Anti metastasis drug tested in clinical trial
The drug may prevent metastasis by inhibiting the migratory processes in epithelial cells. -
News Clinical trial for soft tissue sarcoma drug on track
The drug could deliver higher doses of doxorubicin without the same levels of toxicity. -
News Medivation and Astellas Pharma announce TNBC Phase 2 trials
Medivation and Astellas Pharma have announced Phase 2 of TNBC trials. -
News InGeneron launches new stem cell clinical trial
InGeneron is looking to see how effective the utilisation of regenerative cells from a patient can be in healing a knee cartilage. -
News Study shows progress in targeted drugs using molecular robots
A study at the Hospital For Special Surgery has shown progress towards methods to better target drugs -
News Nerviano and Servier announce collaboration and license for novel anticancer drug
A deal has been reached between Nerviano and Servier for a novel anticancer drug. -
News Altravax receives grant for vaccination development
Grants will be provided to Altravax so it can research vaccines for dengue virus and chronic hepatitis B. -
News Plaque psoriasis spray gets go-ahead from US FDA
A topical spray for psoriasis has been approved for a new drug application. -
News Boehringer Ingelheim to join Structural Genomics Consortium
New partnership could pave the way for previously undiscovered cures -
News Spontaneous mutations may cause 10% of congenital heart disease cases
De novo mutations in the developing heart may be the cause of congential heart disease -
News Safer form of acetaminophen may be on the horizon
Researchers may have identified two non-toxic alternatives to acetaminophen. -
News EMA approves Votrient following positive clinical trial results
The EMA has approved Votrient following the publication of positive clinical trial results. -
News Clinical trial transparency law 'largely ignored'
Ben Goldacre is calling for full disclosure of clinical trial results. -
News MiFusion ENTceps may reduce pain in tonsillectomy patients
The surgical device helps seal tonsillectomy wounds in order to speed up the recovery process. -
News Acurian releases clinical trial enrollment cost reports
The reports help investors and manufacturers to estimate the cost of a study. -
News Removing benign tumours could eliminate high blood pressure
A team of researchers say removing benign tumours in the adrenal glands could cure high blood pressure. -
News Ultrasound can reduce kidney injuries
Ultrasound can be used to prevent acute kidney injury following surgery. -
News Study says abatacept and adalimumab offer comparable benefits in RA
Clinical outcomes of ABA and ADA treatments were comparable in an RA patient cohort. -
News Cholesterol-lowering drug shows promise in clinical trial
The drug could prove effective in populations of patients intolerant to statins. -
News Software suite aids in drug discovery
Centara has upgraded its SYBYL-X drug development software suite. -
News Promising results from MS therapy trial
The treatment may help to reduce immune system myelin resistance by up to 75 per cent. -
News Drug may prevent PTSD symptoms following trauma
Laboratory mice responded positively to Oprl1, and the next step is to determine its effect on humans. -
News New drug may kill cancer cells and prevent metastasis
Scientists have developed a compound that could both kill melanoma cells and prevent metastasis. -
News Results of Next Wave brain stimulation device trial unveiled
The Next Wave approach improved patients' total field of vision by 24 per cent. -
News Galderma trialling new muscle relaxant
The muscle relaxant will serve as an alternative in territories where Galderma cannot distribute Azzalure or Dysport. -
News Biogen to acquire full rights to Tysabri
The company will purchase Elan's 50 per cent stake in the commercial and strategic. -
News Stem cell treatment appears to improve mobility in stroke victims
Could stem cell treatment be the way to improve outcomes for stroke patients? -
News Synthesised small molecule could be used to combat prostate cancer, study suggests
Research has suggested a synthesised small molecule could be used to prevent the growth of prostate cancer cells -
News Epilepsy drug may stave off noise-induced tinnitus, study finds
Research has discovered retigabine may prevent noise-induced tinnitus -
News Pathway analysis may trigger new therapies to target rheumatoid arthritis
Scientists have made a discovery that could lead to new therapies for rheumatoid arthritis -
News ALM201 licensed to South Korean pharmaceutical for development
A novel anti-angiogenic peptide has been licensed to a South Korean firm for clinical development -
News Reducing levels of SGK1 could help treatment of depression
Researchers have found that reducing SGK1 levels can help with the treatment of depression -
News Antibody may be used to treat cancer of the blood
An antibody may be used to treat multiple myeloma -
News Synthetic protein could be foundation for future anti-venom vaccine
An engineered protein has the potential to be used as an anti-venom vaccine -
News Researchers develop most complete genetic profile of acute myeloid leukemia
A team of researchers have developed a complete genetic profile of acute myeloid leukemia -
News Telaprevir combination treatment shows high viral cure rate among specific patients
A combination treatment has been shown to have a high viral cure rate among certain hepatitis C patients -
News New F3 ultrasound system announced
A new ultrasound system has been announced -
News ALM201 licensed to South Korean pharmaceutical for development
A novel anti-angiogenic peptide has been licensed to a South Korean firm for clinical development -
News Video imaging used to identify effectiveness of rituximab on cancer
Video microscopy has been used to identify why a cancer treatment is so effective. -
News Post-operative adhesion in the pipelines for fibrosis treatment
An after-surgery adhesion could be used for the treatment of fibrosis. -
News Drug for advanced ovarian cancer does not offer value for money, Nice says
Nice has suggested a treatment for advanced ovarian cancer is not worth the cost. -
News First patient treated with new drug for multiple myeloma
A phase II clinical trial will continue to test the effectiveness of a new drug for multiple myeloma. -
News Breakthrough made on combination treatment for cystic fibrosis
A combination therapy for cystic fibrosis will now progress to a phase III study. -
News American Brachytherapy Society highlights benefits of new skin cancer treatment
A new treatment for non-melanoma skin cancer has been highlighted at an annual meeting. -
News T2 Biosystems makes advancements in hemostasis direct detection program
T2 Biosystems has announced progress in its hemostasis. product development program -
News RP5063 shows positive signs for the treatment of schizophrenia
A new drug has been shown to be potentially effective for the treatment of schizophrenia. -
News Clinical trial to test effectiveness of Pexa-Vec on liver cancer
A clinical trial is testing how well Paxa-Vec could act on liver cancer. -
News Chemists discover green microscopic algae could be used for biodiesel
Chemists have found that marine algae may be used to increase oil production -
News Brintellix could provide alternative treatment to MDD patients
A Danish study has found Brintellix could be an effective treatment for those with MDD. -
News Chemotherapy and surgery 'boosts survival' in advanced gastric cancer
Clinical trials have revealed that chemotherapy and surgery 'boosts survival' in advanced gastric cancer. -
News CMV treatment a success
Theraclone Sciences announces CMV trial results -
News CMV treatment a success
Theraclone Sciences announces CMV trial results -
News Alnylam partners up to commercialise hypercholesterolemia treatment
Alnylam is working with the Medicines Company to commercialise its hypercholesterolemia treatment. -
News Novavax reports respiratory tract vaccine success
Respiratory tract vaccine trial a success, Novavax indicates. -
News Careful phase-I trial planning 'saves time and delays'
The latest report from business intelligence firm Cutting Edge Information highlights the importance of planning carefully ahead of the initiation of phase-I trials. -
News Roche's Japanese arm gets green light for new arthritis drug trial
Chugai has been given the go-ahead to start clinical trials of its new arthritis treatment in Japan -
News Nagasaki University and Astellas announce new research agreement
NTDs are acknowledged to be a major global problem. -
News PharmaMar utilising technology to speed up clinical trials
The company will use clinical data management services from Medidata Solutions. -
News Phase 2 clinical trials expanded for Lou Gehrig's disease treatment
The Mayo Clinic will be involved in Phase II trials for a new ALS treatment. -
News New drug discovery company to focus on Alzheimer's
CoCo Therapeutics is a joint project between King's College London, The Wellcome Trust and Advent Venture Partners. -
News Gel developed for pressure-based drug delivery
A new pharmaceutical gel has been developed that is capable of releasing drugs when pressure is applied by the patient. -
News Progenitor Cell Therapy Initiate Study on Stem Cell Characterisation Technology
Sistemic and Leading CDMO, Progenitor Cell Therapy (PCT) Initiate Study on Novel Stem Cell Characterisation Technology -
News CGI Selected By Gilead Sciences, Inc. to Provide Clinical Trial Services
Comprehensive, biomarker-based patient profiling will help risk stratification, improve trial efficacy and provide biomarker driven insight regarding patient targeting and potential outcomes -
News Focus using Evogen technology in development of new diagnostics
The HyBeacons PCR probe technology will be used in the development of diagnostic tests for infectious diseases.