Tag: Drug Discovery
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Quantum Tools Set to Transform Life Science, Researchers Say
Introduction: A Shift in Life Science Through Quantum Technologies Researchers from Japan’s National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST) have published a field-defining Perspective that reframes the societal payoff of quantum technologies. Their analysis argues that the real impact of quantum tools in life science will be measured not just by physics breakthroughs, but…
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Scientists Resurrect Extinct Cannabis Enzymes and Trace the Plant’s Origins
New Insights into Cannabis Enzyme Evolution In a groundbreaking study, researchers have revived enzymes from extinct relatives of the cannabis plant and used them to illuminate how the plant’s powerful chemistry evolved. The work blends paleobiology, biochemistry, and evolutionary genomics to show that cannabis didn’t sprout its famous cannabinoid toolkit overnight. Instead, a sequence of…
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New Method Enables Functional Organoids from Adult Fat Tissue
Breakthrough in Organoid Technology A recent study published in Engineering reveals a groundbreaking method that enables the production of functional organoids directly from human adult adipose tissue. This approach challenges the conventional route of stem cell isolation and genetic manipulation, offering a more straightforward path to creating Lab-grown tissues that mimic the structure and function…
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How GPCR Ligand Structures Dictate Activation Levels
Understanding GPCRs: The Gatekeepers of Cellular Communication G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs) are essential proteins that sit on the surface of cells, acting as gatekeepers for signals entering the cell. They respond to a diverse array of external ligands—ranging from small molecules to larger peptides—and translate those external cues into intracellular actions. The central mechanism of…
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How Structural Findings Explain Why GPCR Ligands Ignite Different Activation Levels
Understanding GPCRs and Their Ligands G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs) are a vast family of cell-surface proteins that translate external chemical signals into cellular actions. Ligands—ranging from small molecules to peptides—bind to these receptors and trigger a cascade of molecular events inside the cell. The outcome can vary widely: some ligands yield a mild response, others…
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Galux and Boehringer Ingelheim Forge AI-Driven Protein Design Collaboration
Galux and Boehringer Ingelheim Announce Strategic Research Agreement Galux, a South Korean biotech innovator specializing in AI-driven protein therapeutics discovery, has entered a strategic research agreement with Boehringer Ingelheim. The collaboration aims to jointly explore and advance AI-assisted protein design, with a focus on accelerating the identification and optimization of novel therapeutic candidates. The partnership…
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Galux and Boehringer Ingelheim Forge AI-Driven Protein Design Partnership
Overview of the Collaboration Galux, a South Korean biotechnology company pioneering artificial intelligence in protein therapeutics discovery, has announced a research agreement with Boehringer Ingelheim. The collaboration aims to explore and advance AI-driven protein design to accelerate the development of novel biologics and peptide therapies. This partnership reflects a broader industry shift toward leveraging advanced…
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Sea Sponge Molecule Shows Promise in Cancer Fight
Groundbreaking Synthesis of a Sea Sponge Molecule A team of chemists has achieved a breakthrough by synthesizing a complex molecule originally found in sea sponges off the coast of South Korea. The molecule, a rare natural product, drew scientific attention for its potential anti-cancer properties. The work, published in the prestigious journal Science, lays the…
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Sea Sponge Molecule Shows Promise Against Cancer: A Breakthrough in Marine-Derived Drugs
Groundbreaking Marine Molecule Emerges from South Korea’s Coastal Waters In a study published in Science, chemists report the synthesis of a complex molecule derived from sea sponges collected off the coast of South Korea. The compound, referred to as a promising cancer-fighting candidate, represents a significant step forward in the exploration of marine natural products…
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New class of antibiotics found in plain sight could treat dangerous infections, early study finds
Unexpected Discovery Opens Door to a New Antibiotic Class In a surprising turn of scientific inquiry, researchers have identified the first member of a promising new class of antibiotics. The discovery emerged not from a targeted search for new drugs, but as a byproduct of broader microbiology work aimed at understanding bacterial ecosystems. The finding…