Discovery & Development

How are scientists seeking inspiration from plants in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease?

Scientists continue to unravel obesity – and seek new drugs to control weight gain.

A flexible, synthetic patch helps eliminate the toxicity and invasiveness associated with long-term drug delivery

Researchers capture the interactions of antibodies with the parasite responsible for malaria for the first time

Successes in the cell and gene therapy field show us that great advances can be made – without taking unnecessary risks.

Tapping into the medical potential of cannabis could transform the future of healthcare.

Sitting Down With... Vivek Sharma, CEO of Piramal Pharma Solutions.

Genetically engineered skin cells expressing highly potent cocaine hydrolase reduce cocaine-seeking behavior in mice.

Only 50 percent of clinical trial results in Europe are reported, but big pharma shares far less than half the blame.

The development of an industrial process should begin right at the start – the preclinical stage.