Discovery & Development

Discovery & Development Clinical Trials

Trial Placed on FDA Clinical Hold for Testicular Toxicity

04/29/2025 | Stephanie Vine | 1 min read

Non-clinical toxicology study of investigational drug for psoriasis reveals worrying results.

Discovery & Development Advanced Medicine

Stem Cell Research and Treating Radiation Exposure

04/25/2025 | Rob Coker | 3 min read

Researchers demonstrate how extracellular vesicles derived from mesenchymal stem cells can increase survival chances.

Discovery & Development Drug Discovery

The Golden Ticket For GLP-1 Development

04/23/2025 | Stephanie Vine | 6 min read

We speak to the 2025 winner of Novo Nordisk and Pioneer Group’s Golden Ticket program.

Discovery & Development Dosage Forms

Going From Benchtop Chemist to CEO: Part 2

04/21/2025 | Stephanie Vine | 5 min read

We speak with Colorcon CEO Simon Tasker about the importance of the patient experience when it comes to medicines.

Discovery & Development Drug Discovery

Rewards in the Real World: Sitting Down With Igor Fisch

04/16/2025 | 4 min read

Discussing the development of trends, treatments, and talent in gene therapy with NewBiologix CEO Igor Fisch.

Discovery & Development Drug Discovery

Three Amazing Medicine Making Stories

04/14/2025 | Stephanie Vine | 3 min read

Ivermectin, Viagra and warfarin; I look at the origins of three popular drugs and the role of serendipity.

Discovery & Development Drug Discovery

Hidden Pathways on the Surface of Cells

04/14/2025 | Rob Coker | 1 min read

Advances in computer simulations allow researchers to look at G protein-coupled receptors in more detail than ever before.

Discovery & Development Drug Discovery

The Shingles Vaccine and Dementia

04/10/2025 | Stephanie Vine | 2 min read

Studies have suggested that the RZV shingles vaccine can lower the risk of dementia; GSK is now investigating further.

Discovery & Development Bioprocessing - Upstream & Downstream

Biotech Versus the Superbugs

04/07/2025 | 6 min read

Biotech Versus the Superbugs: Interviewing Centauri Therapeutics CSO Helen Bright

Discovery & Development Drug Discovery

Combatting the Side Effects of Treatments for Parkinson’s

04/07/2025 | 4 min read

Celon Pharma CEO hopes their new compound could be a potential breakthrough for Parkinson’s patients.

Discovery & Development Technology and Equipment

Illuminating the “Dark Regions” of the Genome

04/03/2025 | Neil Ward | 5 min read

Some scientists believe “dark” regions could be the key to understanding the relationship between our genetic makeup and diseases.

Discovery & Development Drug Delivery

Squid-Inspired Drug Delivery

04/03/2025 | Stephanie Vine | 4 min read

Here’s how researchers took lessons from cephalopods to develop a new capsule that can deliver drugs, including insulin and siRNA, orally.

Discovery & Development Drug Discovery

Antibiotics: Going With the Flow

04/02/2025 | Rob Coker | 2 min read

How fluid flow through the body can affect the ways in which antibiotics work.