Pharmacology News
May 1, 2025
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Apr. 28, 2025 — Scientists have developed a highly sensitive method to detect illegal opioids and a veterinary sedative in Australia's wastewater system, providing a vital early warning tool to public health ...
Apr. 28, 2025 — It is now possible to obtain three-dimensional, high-resolution images of enzyme activity in tissue samples or whole organs -- thanks to probe molecules that anchor fluorescent dyes within tissue as they are activated by enzymes. The organ being ...
Apr. 30, 2025 — Researchers have found that drug effectiveness, alcohol tolerance, and carbohydrate metabolism change with the seasons. Their findings are based on a comprehensive seasonal gene expression map, which investigated over 54,000 genes in 80 tissues in ...
Apr. 28, 2025 — Scientists built a model that allows them to diminish phage communities from a mouse gut microbiome -- and then bring them back -- without affecting the bacteria. On a test run of their model, researchers found evidence that phages may increase gut ...
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Apr. 28, 2025 — The influenza virus manipulates the body's gene regulation system to accelerate its own spread. A new study also shows that an already approved drug could help strengthen immune defenses -- though ...
Apr. 28, 2025 — Researchers investigated the combined effects of bazedoxifene and conjugated estrogens in rat models as an alternative to ...
Apr. 28, 2025 — A new study has identified a specific mode of fat uptake by immune cells within tumors that serves as a metabolic checkpoint against anti-cancer immune ...
Apr. 23, 2025 — Scientists have discovered a surprising new connection between gut health and blood cancer risk one that could transform how we think about aging, ...
Apr. 25, 2025 — Researchers have identified three subtypes of senescent skin cells with distinct shapes, biomarkers, and functions -- an advance that could equip ...
Apr. 25, 2025 — A landmark study reveals that a single oral dose of baloxavir marboxil (baloxavir) significantly reduces the transmission of influenza within households, marking a major advancement in influenza ...
Apr. 25, 2025 — A study uncovers intricate details about protein function at the molecular level. The discovery could transform disease diagnostics and ...
Apr. 25, 2025 — Historically, small molecule drugs have been precisely designed down to the atomic scale. Considering their relatively large complex structures, nanomedicines have lagged behind. Researchers argue ...
Apr. 25, 2025 — Researchers have developed a new therapy that can be injected intravenously right after a heart attack to promote healing and prevent heart failure. The therapy both prompts the immune system to ...
Apr. 24, 2025 — 'Cold' tumors are resistant to common immunotherapies. Researchers have uncovered a master regulator that can be manipulated to prevent tumor growth ...
Earlier Headlines
Apr. 24, 2025 — Researchers in the field of exposomics explain how cutting-edge technologies are unlocking this biological archive, ushering in a new era of disease prevention and personalized ...
Apr. 24, 2025 — Cinnamon is one of the oldest and most commonly used spices in the world, but a new study indicates a compound in it could interfere with some prescription ...
Apr. 24, 2025 — Irritable bowel syndrome, chronic itching, asthma and migraine are in many cases hard-to-treat conditions. They have in common that they are triggered by an excessive immune response -- which in ...
Apr. 24, 2025 — Prostate cancer has distinct genetic properties in different groups of men that could be targeted to improve patient outcomes, new research ...
Apr. 24, 2025 — A new study uses AI to modify drug doses for personalized cancer ...
Apr. 23, 2025 — Researchers have uncovered a critical, previously underappreciated role for B cells in vaccine protection. Best known for producing antibodies, B cells also guide other immune cells, specifically CD8 ...
Apr. 23, 2025 — Piperacillin, an antibiotic in the same class as penicillin, effectively cured mice of Lyme disease at 100-times less than the effective dose of doxycycline, the current gold standard treatment. At ...
Apr. 23, 2025 — The global burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is rising, with more than 800 million people affected worldwide. Vascular diseases in patients with CKD are unique and grouped as uremic vascular ...
Apr. 23, 2025 — A team of biomedical researchers trained a machine learning algorithm to identify more than two dozen viable treatments for diseases caused by zoonotic pathogens that can jump from animal hosts to ...
Apr. 23, 2025 — The molecular mechanism behind why heart attacks can vary in severity depending on the time of day has been uncovered, potentially paving the way for innovative treatments that align with the natural ...
Apr. 23, 2025 — Researchers have discovered a previously unknown type of connective tissue cells that surround cancer cells in pancreatic tumors. The newly discovered cells counteract tumor development and may ...
Apr. 23, 2025 — A bacteria killing coating created by scientists has been used in trials of a new paint that can be applied to a range of surfaces to effectively kill bacteria and viruses, including difficult to ...
Apr. 23, 2025 — Patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) who were taking cholesterol-lowering statin medications at the start of their cancer treatment had a 61% lower ...
Apr. 22, 2025 — One of the challenges of fighting pancreatic cancer is finding ways to penetrate the organ's dense tissue to define the margins between malignant and normal tissue. A new study uses DNA origami ...
Apr. 22, 2025 — Researchers have identified a potential new way to treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a deadly and currently incurable lung disease that affects more than 3 million people ...
Apr. 22, 2025 — A preclinical study finds that a drug already FDA-approved for treating inflammatory conditions may help reduce both alcohol intake and pain sensitivity -- two issues that commonly co-occur with ...
Apr. 22, 2025 — Oral hormone therapy may benefit heart health in menopausal women. A new analysis of data from the Women's Health Initiative found that estrogen-based oral hormone therapy had a long-term ...
Apr. 22, 2025 — Researchers have made a breakthrough discovery that could potentially revolutionize treatments for antibiotic-resistant infections, cancer and other challenging gram-negative pathogens without ...
Apr. 22, 2025 — A multi-state study reveals that many high-risk adults diagnosed with influenza (flu) in emergency departments and urgent care centers are not receiving timely antiviral treatment. Researchers found ...
Apr. 22, 2025 — In a preclinical study, two drugs targeting 'zombie cells' have been shown to treat the underlying cause of chronic low back pain. The condition affects millions of people worldwide. ...
Thursday, April 24, 2025
- Can Technology Revolutionize Health Science? The Promise of Exposomics
- Cinnamon Could Affect Drug Metabolism in the Body
- New Bioactive Compound for Difficult-to-Treat Allergies
- Prostate Cancer Discovery Opens Door to More Tailored Treatments
- Right Patient, Right Dose, Right Time
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
- B Cells Found to Be Crucial for Long-Term Vaccine Protection, New Study Shows
- The Antibiotic That Takes the Bite out of Lyme
- Researchers Identify Pathway Responsible for Calciphylaxis, a Rare and Serious Condition
- Scientists Identify Potential Treatments for Emerging Zoonotic Pathogens
- Link Between Heart Attack Severity and Circadian Rhythm Unveiled
- New Cells in Connective Tissue Open Up Strategy Against Pancreatic Cancer
- Bacteria Killing Material Creates Superbug Busting Paint
- Statin Use May Improve Survival in Patients With Some Blood Cancers
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
- DNA Origami Guides New Possibilities in the Fight Against Pancreatic Cancer
- Pulmonary Fibrosis Has No Cure: Could a Cancer Drug Hold the Answer?
- A Repurposed Anti-Inflammatory Drug May Help Treat Alcohol Use Disorder and Related Pain
- Can Hormone Therapy Improve Heart Health in Menopausal Women?
- Using Blue Light to Fight Drug-Resistant Infections
- Study Reveals Gaps in Flu Treatment for High-Risk Adults
- Drugs Targeting 'zombie Cells' Show Promise for Treating Chronic Back Pain
Monday, April 21, 2025
- More Americans Are Using Psilocybin -- Especially Those With Mental Health Conditions, Study Shows
- Experimental Cancer Drug Could Streamline Standard Tuberculosis Treatment and Prevent Post-TB Lung Disease, Study Suggests
- Hospitalized Patients Who Receive Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment Can Substantially Reduce Heavy Drinking
- IV Medication Could Be Taken Orally for Range of Cancer, Alzheimer's Treatments
- Immune System Proteins Involved in Severe Parasitic Disease Identified
Friday, April 18, 2025
- Throwing a 'spanner in the Works' Of Our Cells' Machinery Could Help Fight Cancer, Fatty Liver Disease... and Hair Loss
- Existing Drug Has Potential for Immune Paralysis
- Insomnia and Sleep Medication Use Connected to Disability in Older Adults
Thursday, April 17, 2025
- Cerebral Palsy Medications Given to Adults May Not Match Needs
- Scientists 'hack' Cell Entry to Supercharge Cancer Drugs
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
- How Disturbed Signaling Pathways Could Promote Epileptic Seizures
- New Human 'multi-Zonal' Liver Organoids Improve Injury Survival in Rodents
- Reprogramming Cancer Cells to Treat an Aggressive Type of Leukemia
- Structural Images of a Tuberculosis-Fighting Virus
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
- Common Genetic Variants Linked to Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
- Machine Learning Unlocks Superior Performance in Light-Driven Organic Crystals
Monday, April 14, 2025
- Researchers May Have Solved Decades-Old Mystery Behind Benzodiazepine Side Effects
- LSD Analogue With Potential for Treating Schizophrenia Developed
- Combination of Drugs Could Prevent Thousands of Heart Attacks
Friday, April 11, 2025
Thursday, April 10, 2025
- Brain Study Increases Understanding of What Triggers Drug Use Relapse
- Study Provides Scaffold to Selectively Target Drug Breakdown Process
- Brain Pathway Links Inflammation to Loss of Motivation, Energy in Advanced Cancer
- Study Shows How New Antibody Therapy Works Against Ovarian Cancer
- 'Eolving' Opioid Epidemic Across U.S.
- Pharmacists' Communication Skills Lead to Reduced Drug Prescriptions by Doctors
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
- FDA Clears IND for Clinical Trial Testing Switchable CAR-T Therapy in Patients With Autoimmune Diseases, Without Chemotherapy
- What Links Cannabis Use and Psychosis? Researchers Point to Brain's Dopamine System
- Researchers Identify Precision Medicine Approach for Preventing Kidney Failure
- Discovery Reveals Protein Involved in Parkinson's Disease Also Drives Skin Cancer
- Osteoarthritis: Largest Genome-Wide Association Study Uncovers Drug Targets and Therapy Opportunities
- Potential Alzheimer's Disease Therapeutic Target Identified in Brain Immune Cells
- Novel Drug Delivery Platform Paves Way to Potential New Treatments for Alzheimer's, Other Brain-Related Disorders
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
- Researchers Identify Safer Pathway for Pain Relief
- Setback in Gene Therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy as Immune System Emerges as Key Barrier
- Targeted New Approach to Treat Pancreatic Cancer
- Researchers Discover Natural Compound May Slow ALS and Dementia
- ALS Drug Effectively Treats Alzheimer's Disease in New Animal Study
Monday, April 7, 2025
- Researchers Use AI to Improve Diagnosis of Drug-Resistant Infections
- Researchers Discover Way to Predict Treatment Success for Parasitic Skin Disease
- Scientists Reveal New Toxin That Damages the Gut
Friday, April 4, 2025
- An Antiviral Chewing Gum to Reduce Influenza and Herpes Simplex Virus Transmission
- Discovery of Bacteria's Defense Against Viruses Becomes a Piece of the Puzzle Against Resistance
Thursday, April 3, 2025
- Touchlessly Moving Cells: Biotech Automation and an Acoustically Levitating Diamond
- Drug-Delivering Aptamers Target Leukemia Stem Cells for One-Two Knockout Punch
- Successful Therapy Confirmed for Newborns With the Fatal Metabolic Disorder MoCD Type A
- New Vaccine Concept Tackles Harmful Bacteria in the Intestine
- Antibiotic Resistance Among Key Bacterial Species Plateaus Over Time
- Precision Medicine Could Be Possible in the Fight Against Antibiotic Resistance
- Some Gut Bacteria Could Make Certain Drugs Less Effective
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
- New Brain Organoid Model
- Medicinal Cannabis Is Linked to Long-Term Benefits in Health-Related Quality of Life, Study Finds
- Multi-Resistance in Bacteria Predicted by AI Model
- Gold Battles Cancer
- New Antibiotic for Multidrug Resistant Superbug
- Researchers Use 'smart' Bomb Therapy to Destroy Breast Cancer
- Researchers Concerned About Rise in Nitrous Oxide Misuse, Deaths in US
- Retinal Therapy May Restore Lost Vision
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
- Combination Immunotherapy Shrank a Variety of Metastatic Gastrointestinal Cancers
- Researchers Develop New Way to Match Young Cancer Patients With the Right Drugs
- New Options for Controlling Type 2 Diabetes
Monday, March 31, 2025
- New Flexible Hydrogel Could Improve Drug Delivery for Post-Traumatic Osteoarthritis Treatment
- Mouse Study Identifies Shared Genes Involved in Hearing and Vision Regeneration
- Highly Accurate Blood Test Diagnoses Alzheimer's Disease, Measures Extent of Dementia
- New AI Models Possible Game-Changers Within Protein Science and Healthcare
Friday, March 28, 2025
Thursday, March 27, 2025
- New Pathways Discovered for Drugs to Act on Cells
- Digital PCR Can Reliably Determine If Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Patients in Remission Can Successfully Discontinue Drug Treatment
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
- Rare Disease Drug Nitisinone Makes Human Blood Deadly to Mosquitoes
- Revolutionizing Protein Modification: A New Frontier in Cancer Research
- Open-Label Placebos Improve Premenstrual Syndrome
- Target to Repair Injured Muscles Discovered
- Study Identifies Shisa7 Gene as Key Driver in Heroin Addiction
- Lasso-Shaped Antibiotic Evades Standard Drug Resistance
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
- 'Switch' Allows Intestinal Cells to Regenerate After Injury
- Engineering Antibodies With a Novel Fusion Protein
- Could an Arthritis Drug Unlock Lasting Relief from Epilepsy and Seizures? Promising Results in Mice
- Scientists Unlock Frogs' Antibacterial Secrets to Combat Superbugs
- Novel Pathway Has Potential to Slow Progression of Pulmonary Fibrosis