Tag: Drug Discovery
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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…
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Power Of Plants To Make Drugs From Sunlight: Groundbreaking OSC Research
Plants as Natural Chemists: Harnessing Sunlight for Drug Discovery Plants transform light and carbon dioxide into a dazzling array of complex molecules. In a new line of research, scientists are tapping into that natural chemistry to accelerate the discovery of drug leads and valuable natural products. The study, conducted by the group of Professor Anne…
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Powering Drug Discovery: How Plants Turn Sunlight Into Medicines
Plants as Programmable Chemists: A New Frontier in Drug Discovery Plants have long fascinated scientists with their ability to convert sunlight and carbon dioxide into a dazzling array of complex natural products. Advances in genomic data, artificial intelligence, and biotechnology are now accelerating this natural chemistry, revealing a future where plant metabolism can yield new…
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Exploring the Power Of Plants To Make Drugs From Sunlight
The plant chemist’s superpower Plants are nature’s most versatile chemists. Fueled by sunlight and carbon dioxide, they synthesize a dazzling array of natural products that remain challenging to replicate in the lab. In recent work led by Professor Anne Osbourn FRS at the John Innes Centre, researchers harness genomic data, AI, and biotechnology to glimpse…
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LassoESM: A New AI-Driven Path to Therapeutic Lasso Peptides
Revealing a new AI tool for lasso peptides In the race to develop novel therapeutics for cancer and infectious diseases, lasso peptides have emerged as a promising class. Their knot-like structures confer remarkable stability and diverse biological activities, making them attractive candidates for future drugs. A collaboration led by the Carl R. Woese Institute for…
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LassoESM: A New AI Tool Accelerating Therapeutic Lasso Peptide Discovery
AI Meets Molecular Biology: The Rise of LassoESM In the race to uncover new therapeutics for cancer and infectious diseases, lasso peptides stand out for their knot-like, highly stable structures and diverse biological activities. A collaboration led by researchers at the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology has given the field a powerful new…
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IMB: Global Research Powerhouse at the University of Queensland
Overview: IMB as a global science powerhouse The Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB) at the University of Queensland has evolved into a leading global research powerhouse over the past 25 years. Since its launch in January 2000, IMB has pursued an ambitious mission: to tackle major human health challenges by translating fundamental discoveries into tangible…
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IMB: From Venoms to Ventures—How Queensland’s Institute of Molecular Bioscience Became a Global Research Powerhouse
Introduction: A national jewel with global reach Since its formal launch in January 2000, the Institute of Molecular Bioscience (IMB) at the University of Queensland has evolved into a global powerhouse in molecular bioscience. Through a mix of groundbreaking basic science and strategic commercialization, IMB has turned nature’s most potent tools into potential therapies, technologies,…
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IMB: The Global Research Powerhouse Transforming Medicine
Introduction: A global research powerhouse taking shape Over the past 25 years, the University of Queensland’s Institute of Molecular Bioscience (IMB) has established itself as a global force in biomedical innovation. From breakthroughs in venom-derived therapies to the development of disease-modifying strategies, IMB has consistently translated basic science into tangible health benefits. Its work spans…
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Computational Strategy Illuminates Membrane Protein Function
New Computational Approach Sheds Light on Membrane Protein Architecture Membrane proteins sit at the critical interface of the cell, governing substance transport, signal transduction, reaction acceleration, and cell–cell interactions. When these proteins misbehave, disease can follow, making them prime targets for therapies. Yet studying their behavior in the lipid bilayer has long posed a challenge.…