Squid-inspired technology could replace needles for medications and vaccines
Using jet propulsion inspired by squid, researchers demonstrate a microjet system that delivers medications directly into tissues, matching the effectiveness ...
Tag: Drugs
Small Solutions for Big Problems in Drug Discovery and Delivery
Ijeoma Uchegbu, Professor of Pharmaceutical Nanoscience at UCL and Co-Founder and CSO of Nanomerics, gave one of this year's keynote presentations at ...
GLP-1 drugs, like semaglutide, lower risk of hospitalizations for alcohol use disorder
A long-term study suggests GLP-1 agonists, especially semaglutide, may lower the risk of alcohol use disorder hospitalizations, highlighting the potential ...
Antiseizure medications during pregnancy linked to neurodevelopmental risks in children
Children born to mothers who take antiseizure medications to manage seizures and psychiatric conditions during pregnancy may face increased risks ...
Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy
In this interview from SfN 2024, Professor Nancy Ip, President of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, shares ...
Breakthrough research reveals how to target malignant DNA in aggressive cancers
Scientists have discovered a way to target elusive circular fragments of DNA that drive the survival of some of the ...
New approach reinvigorates exhausted T cells to improve tumor control
As cancer cells grow, they pump out metabolic byproducts such as lactic acid into the tumor microenvironment. Exhausted T cells ...
$1 million grant supports research on groundbreaking therapies for MS
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a debilitating disease of the brain and spinal cord that impacts millions worldwide. In MS, the ...
Combination therapy shows promising results in treating stage 3 melanoma
Pre-surgery treatment with the novel drug vidutolimod and the PD-1 checkpoint inhibitor nivolumab led to tumor control in 55% of ...
Research uncovers potential role of polyphosphate in neurodegenerative diseases
Research led by the University of Michigan has provided compelling evidence that could solve a fundamental mystery in the makeup ...
