Strategies & Technologies Driving Drug Discovery to Market
The Hunt for Acetonitrile Alternatives
March 18, 2009 8:58 am | by Lindsay Hock, Associate Editor | Articles | CommentsBlame it on the Olympics, Hurricane Ike, or the economic downturn, but the acetonitrile shortage is real. But, industry suppliers offer alternatives to keep your chromatography programs running smoothly.
FDA Cites Bleeding Risk with Experimental J & J Drug
March 18, 2009 8:13 am | by Matthew Perrone, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsFederal health officials say a Johnson & Johnson drug helps prevent deadly blood clots in patients getting hip or knee replacement, but it also carries a risk of serious internal bleeding.
TauTaTis Discovers Potent Inhibitor of Parkinson's Disease Gene Activity
March 18, 2009 7:44 am | News | CommentsTauTaTis, Inc. announced that its lead compound for inhibition of tau protein pathology has been recognized as the most potent inhibitor of the activity of the Parkinson's Disease gene LRRK2 reported to date.
Anti-Seizure Medications May Increase Risk of Cardiovascular Problems
March 18, 2009 7:33 am | News | CommentsResearchers have determined that two of the most commonly prescribed anti-seizure medications may lead to increased levels of cholesterol, C-reactive protein, and other markers of cardiovascular disease risk.
New Target for Heart Failure Therapy Identified
March 18, 2009 7:25 am | News | CommentsA novel signaling pathway plays a significant role in the production of aldosterone, a hormone that promotes heart failure after a myocardial infarction.
Protein Safeguards Cells against Cancer
March 18, 2009 7:16 am | News | CommentsScientists in Singapore and the US have found that a microRNA, named microRNA-125b, is a novel regulator of p53, an important protein that safeguards cells against cancers.
Mechanism of Alzheimer's Suggests Combination Therapy Needed
March 18, 2009 7:03 am | News | CommentsResearchers have discovered a mode of action for mysterious but diagnostic protein snarls found in the brains of Alzheimer's patients that suggests a one-two punch of therapy may be needed to combat the neurodegenerative disease.
Disease Vaccination through Yogurt Smoothie
March 18, 2009 6:52 am | News | CommentsInstead of a dreaded injection with a needle, someday getting vaccinated against disease may be as pleasant as drinking a yogurt smoothie.
Biological Clue in Brain Tumor Development Found
March 18, 2009 6:37 am | News | CommentsScientists at The University of Nottingham have uncovered a vital new biological clue that could lead to more effective treatments for a children’s brain tumor.
Important Protein Identified in Breast Cancer Gene’s Role in DNA Repair
March 18, 2009 6:27 am | News | CommentsA new study from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine has identified genes associated with the BRCA1 protein and their involvement in the DNA repair pathway.
Computer Method Gauges Efficacy of Flu Vaccines
March 17, 2009 7:48 pm | News | CommentsA computerized method of testing could help health officials better identify flu vaccines that are effective against multiple strains of the disease.
Proepithelin Encourages Cell Growth and Migration in Prostate Cancer
March 16, 2009 11:43 am | News | CommentsResearchers from Thomas Jefferson University have identified a protein that appears to play a significant role in the growth and migration of prostate cancer cells, especially androgen-independent prostate cancer cells.
Catching the Common Cold Virus Genome
March 16, 2009 10:24 am | News | CommentsA new study by Brigham Young University researchers on the virus behind nearly half of all cold infections explains how and where evolution occurs in the rhinovirus genome and what this means for possible vaccines.
Roche Acquires innovatis AG
March 16, 2009 7:28 am | News | CommentsRoche announced that it has signed a definite agreement under which Roche will acquire 100% of innovatis.
Investigational Treatment for Bladder Cancer
March 16, 2009 7:15 am | News | CommentsA team of researchers, led by Columbia University Medical Center faculty, has identified a new investigational therapy for the treatment of bladder cancer.
