ATR inhibitors induce cell death in ALT-positive osteosarcoma and glioblastoma cells ATR inhibition may be a useful treatment approach in cancers that use the alternative lengthening of telomeres (ALT) pathway to overcome cell death.…
Remembering a very useful mollusc: A californicaThe mollusc Aplysia california has proved to be valuable in studying the mechanisms of movement, learning and memory.…
Learn about dosage form design ‘Design and manufacture of pharmaceutical tablets’, by Reynir Eyjolfsson.…
Testosterone rollercoaster tackles prostate cancer Bursts of testosterone can curb prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of the body, according to a small clinical trial.…
Researchers unearth novel antibiotic without detectable resistance Researchers using an innovative process have discovered a new antibiotic with properties that appear to prevent the development of resistance.…
Malaria eradication: blocking transmission to mosquitoes To wipe out malaria, researchers are racing to develop a vaccine that protects mosquitoes from infection.…
Scientists develop drug that curbs weight gain without reducing food intake Scientists have developed a drug that curbs weight gain and corrects the metabolic defects associated with obesity without reducing food intake.…
Verapamil increases anti-tuberculosis activity of bedaquiline Researchers have shown that giving bedaquiline along with the calcium channel blocker verapamil can result in more potent antibacterial effects.…
Redesigned aminoglycoside may eliminate risk of hearing loss Researchers have diminished the toxicity of the aminoglycoside sisomicin — which can cause hearing damage or loss — by altering its molecular structure.…
Scientist who developed Viagra receives knighthood in New Year’s HonoursSimon Campbell, who was responsible for the development of sildenafil (Viagra), has received a knighthood in the 2015 New Year’s Honours.…
