Sperm, bacteria, bubbles, and shuttles are just some of the latest cancer-treating microrobots in development for human use in the … More
Category: Drug Discovery News
Ivermectin is a wonder drug, but not a cure-all
Before its COVID-19 era hype, ivermectin was already a wonder drug for parasitic infections. Its renewed interest underscores the need … More
Fish skin heals the toughest wounds
Researchers from Iceland to Brazil investigate the healing powers of fish skin, providing a low-cost and improved solution for treating … More
A new molecule disrupts tuberculosis by cutting off cholesterol
Increasing cAMP production blocks tuberculosis’ cholesterol metabolism, impairing its pathogenesis in mice. Drug Discovery News
A live parasite vaccine for deadly leishmaniasis
A non-replicative Leishmania major parasite protects hamsters from lethal leishmaniasis infection, setting the stage for human clinical trials and the first potential vaccine … More
Prescribing art therapy for Parkinson’s disease
Art therapy improved brain connectivity in patients with Parkinson’s disease, suggesting that creating art may help treat it and other … More
Keolu Fox revises historical narratives with genome data
A native Hawaiian, anthropologist, and genome scientist, Keolu Fox investigates how mutations found in indigenous populations contribute to human health … More
Space alters an astronaut’s immune system
From microgravity to radiation, space wreaks havoc on astronauts’ immune systems, potentially putting them at risk of infection from microbes … More
You Have Your Mother’s Eyes — and Cells
Fetuses transfer some of their cells to their mother in a phenomenon called microchimerism. Drug Discovery News
Stephanie DeMarco -- Science Writer 