Latest Advancements in Parkinson’s Treatment: CGT Shows Potential to Reverse Disease
Every hour, two more people are diagnosed with Parkinson’s in the UK and the global patient population continues to rise. To date, there are no disease-modifying therapies available on the market for Parkinson's (PD) patients. Pharmaceutical company Bayer is simultaneously...
4 years agoLatest Advancements in Parkinson’s Treatment: CGT Shows Potential to Reverse Disease
Every hour, two more people are diagnosed with Parkinson’s in the UK and the global patient population continues to rise. To date, there are no disease-modifying therapies available on the market for Parkinson's (PD) patients. Pharmaceutical company Bayer is simultaneously...
4 years agoVaccines and Variants: How Do They Work?
As of 23 June 2021, there are 14 variants of COVID-19 which are of concern or under investigation in the UK, according to the UK government. The unique profile of COVID-19 enables rapid mutation, producing variants which are more transmissible...
4 years agoVaccines and Variants: How Do They Work?
As of 23 June 2021, there are 14 variants of COVID-19 which are of concern or under investigation in the UK, according to the UK government. The unique profile of COVID-19 enables rapid mutation, producing variants which are more transmissible...
4 years agoStrategies Implemented for New Modalities of Therapeutic Targeting: ASOs and RNAi
In 2018, the FDA approved the first small interfering RNA (siRNA) drug, patisiran, to treat a disease known as hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis. Since then, an increasing number of oligonucleotide-based drugs have reached the market, showing advantages over small molecule drugs....
4 years agoStrategies Implemented for New Modalities of Therapeutic Targeting: ASOs and RNAi
In 2018, the FDA approved the first small interfering RNA (siRNA) drug, patisiran, to treat a disease known as hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis. Since then, an increasing number of oligonucleotide-based drugs have reached the market, showing advantages over small molecule drugs....
4 years agoUsing Translational Research to Bridge the Gap Between Preclinical and Clinical Research
The disparity between animal models and clinical efficacy is compromising the safety and efficacy of therapeutic drugs. Translational research is building the bridge between preclinical studies and therapeutic treatment. Genomic techniques and non-traditional animal models are examples of translational approaches...
4 years agoUsing Translational Research to Bridge the Gap Between Preclinical and Clinical Research
The disparity between animal models and clinical efficacy is compromising the safety and efficacy of therapeutic drugs. Translational research is building the bridge between preclinical studies and therapeutic treatment. Genomic techniques and non-traditional animal models are examples of translational approaches...
4 years agoMoving Towards Phenotypic Screening in Drug Discovery: An Interview with Prasun Mishra
Despite the technological advances, drug discovery is still a lengthy, expensive, and difficult stage in the drug development process. Screening assays are a critical part of rapidly and thoroughly analysing vast numbers of compounds for desired biochemical activity. In a...
4 years agoMoving Towards Phenotypic Screening in Drug Discovery: An Interview with Prasun Mishra
Despite the technological advances, drug discovery is still a lengthy, expensive, and difficult stage in the drug development process. Screening assays are a critical part of rapidly and thoroughly analysing vast numbers of compounds for desired biochemical activity. In a...
4 years agoInjectable Cell Therapy to Repair Heart Failure
On Saturday 12 June 2021, Danish footballer Christian Eriksen collapsed during the EURO 2021 game against Finland after suffering a cardiac arrest. Cardiac arrest is one of the most serious heart conditions in which the heart will suddenly stop beating....
4 years agoInjectable Cell Therapy to Repair Heart Failure
On Saturday 12 June 2021, Danish footballer Christian Eriksen collapsed during the EURO 2021 game against Finland after suffering a cardiac arrest. Cardiac arrest is one of the most serious heart conditions in which the heart will suddenly stop beating....
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