PJ, 9/16 May 2015, Vol 294, No 7861/2

David Reddy: delivery of new anti-malaria drugs to developing countries is vital in fight against the disease

David Reddy, Medicines for Malaria Venture’s chief executive officer, discusses developments in the fight against the disease ahead of World Malaria Day on 25 April.…

Researchers develop platform to aid kinase drug discovery

Researchers have developed a new biochip platform that will help to make drug discovery quicker and more cost-effective, according to an article published in Scientific Reports.…

Small molecule could pave way for novel vaccine adjuvants

Identification and characterisation of a small molecule that targets protein receptors that stimulate the immune system could lead to novel vaccine adjuvants and anti-tumour agents.…

Antihistamine could be used as a cheaper hepatitis C therapy, study suggests

An anti-allergy treatment is effective in treating hepatitis C virus, a study has found, raising hopes of an affordable weapon in the fight against the virus. …

A new structural model for enamel

Researchers in Illinois have found that rodent enamel is similar in structure to human enamel. This model could help to improve current fluoride treatment and dental health in humans.…

The pharmacist who helped Lincoln’s assassin

Pharmacist David Edgar Herold helped John Wilkes Booth to escape after he had assassinated Abraham Lincoln on 14 April 1865.…

Canine and electronic noses and their medical applications

Research has shown that dogs can detect volatile compounds in human breath that indicate different types of cancer. Prototype ‘electronic noses’, such as the Na-Nose, can also detect cancer from patients’ exhaled breath.…

The importance of original scientific research for pharmacy students

The research project, undertaken by pharmacy students in their final year, helps individuals to learn fundamental skills for their future careers, argue Joanne Hainsworth and Patrick To.…