Exploring the venomous potential of marine crustaceans for drug development
Many animals use venoms for self-defense or hunting. The components of such venom, known as toxins, interfere with various physiological ...
Tag: Pharmacology
Ketogenic diet can boost efficacy of pancreatic cancer therapy
A study of fasting and the ketogenic diet reveals a new vulnerability of pancreatic tumors to an existing cancer drug. ...
2024 is shaping up to be “the year of iPSCs"
Axol CEO Summer Review (Jan-Jun 2024). Image Credit: Mongta Studio/Shutterstock.com We’ve seen a real shift in the industry towards in ...
New MDMA variants could be promising alternatives for safe psychotherapeutic applications
The use of the active ingredient 3,4-methylenedioxy-N-methylamphetamine (MDMA), commonly known as "ecstasy", to support psychotherapy for mental illnesses such as ...
Mapping the Microbiome: Dr. Abidemi Junaid on the Groundbreaking Vagina Chip
In this insightful interview from SLAS 2024, we talk with Dr. Abidemi Junaid, a scientist at the Hansjörg Wyss Institute for ...
New research identifies potential drug target to prevent kidney failure
A new study found that retinoic acid receptors (RARa) in the proximal tubules of the kidney play a crucial role ...
Researchers identify the basic principles of serotonin transport in nerve cells
Drugs known as antidepressants target the serotonin transporter in nerve cells and are among the most commonly prescribed medicines worldwide, ...
Brain peptide identified as key player in heavy alcohol drinking
Alcohol is the most common addictive substance in the world. Every year in the U.S. excessive alcohol use costs $249 ...
Weill Cornell Medicine receives NIH grant to lead a national contraceptive research center
Weill Cornell Medicine has received a three-year, nearly $6 million grant to lead one of three national contraceptive research centers. ...
Analysis reveals limited evidence on use of cannabis products in children with cancer
A recent analysis of all relevant published studies reveals a lack of evidence to determine the dosing, safety, and efficacy ...
