Drug discovery

Academia has its appeal for many; for others the real challenges are in industry. Here, IO Biotech CEO Mai-Britt Zocca discusses her own motivations.

The FDA Modernization Act opens the door for more innovative alternatives to animal testing for drug discovery and development

Experimental insomnia drug shows promise in alleviating opioid withdrawal symptoms and opioid-seeking behavior

Researchers develop a new approach to mapping the individual heterogeneity of brain changes in mental disorders

Howard Fillit shares his views on the historical research lag, the slim successes so far, and the target pathways that offer most hope

The world needs new medicines to treat obesity-related conditions. Here’s what researchers at the UK’s University of Birmingham are doing about it.

The more we learn about the complexity of Alzheimer’s, the more we need to change the way we treat it

Researchers demonstrate that microRNA-132 can significantly affect different brain cells, with potential implications for Alzheimer’s disease.

TUM Researchers create organoid that emulates the development of the human heart

Researchers have designed a “mini gene” therapy that could hold promise for treating Usher Syndrome Type 1F