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The pharmaceutical and biotech Industry continues to evolve and change on a seemingly daily basis. Depending on their size and strategy, pharma companies may conduct extensive research in-house, or they may seek to license promising drugs from academia, other pharma firms or biotechnology companies. Biotechnology seeks to duplicate or change the function of a living cell so it will work in a more predictable and controllable way. The biotechnology industry uses advances in genetics research to develop products for human diseases and conditions. This section includes news on pharmaceutical companies, mergers and acquisitions, drug development, export and import of drugs, legislation, advertising and influence.
'Simple modification' could help antibiotics overcome resistance
A simple way of linking vancomycin to an antimicrobial peptide led to a fivefold increase in the antibiotic's power against an infectious bacterium.
Antibiotic resistance: Breakthrough study offers solution
Mice treated with small molecules that stop bacteria forming toxins survived MRSA infection without the need for antibiotics, study found.
How a 150-year old drug might help battle cancer
The potency of cancer treatments is often reduced by a lack of oxygen in and around the tumor. Researchers have found an existing drug that might help.
High blood pressure control with 'exercise in a pill'
Increased body levels of a compound that the liver makes could control high blood pressure without having to exercise or eat less salt, study suggests.
What is the difference between clonazepam and Xanax?
Clonazepam and Xanax both belong to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. As a result, they are quite similar, but doctors may prescribe them for different reasons. Learn more about the differences in their uses, effects, and dosages here.
Drugs could one day treat nearsightedness, reveals gene study
The molecular pathways involved in the development of near- and farsightedness are different, according to an animal study of gene changes in the retina.
Existing drug shows promise for treating aggressive breast cancer
An antipsychotic drug that is used to treat Tourette's syndrome shows promising results against triple-negative breast cancer in a study of cells and mice.
5 bizarre medical techniques from history
We discuss five unusual medical procedures from ancient civilizations and more recent history. The journey toward medical discovery has been a bumpy ride.
Alzheimer's: Groundbreaking plan aims to target root cause
Cancer: Using cell metabolism to fight stubborn tumors
What are the side effects of antibiotics?
Experimental drug may treat 'undruggable' cancers
Can you mix cephalexin and alcohol?
Cancer cells are weaker when made more acidic
New antibiotic found in common weed
Blocking one enzyme could help treat many chronic disorders
Commonly used yeast could cause drug-resistant infections
Potential new MS drug could regenerate myelin
How to get rid of an amoxicillin rash
Cancer: 'Intelligent drug delivery' is on its way
Prostate cancer: New drug for aggressive, resistant cases
Could blocking these proteins stop breast cancer?
Type 2 diabetes: New pill could 'mimic the effects of surgery'
This 'light-activated' drug could treat Parkinson's
Atherosclerosis: Could there be a best time of day for medication?
One shot may block chemo pain for several weeks
Could Viagra and a flu shot kill cancer?
This 'metastasis-blocking' compound may stop the spread of cancer
Cancer: New drug may fight treatment resistance
'Natural insecticide' kills advanced prostate cancer cells
Prostate cancer: How a full stomach could improve treatment
Alzheimer's: This antibody may halt brain injury
Many non-antibiotic drugs can alter gut bacteria
Targeting these brain cells may aid weight loss
How an existing diabetes drug controls pancreatic cancer
New drug could reduce hot flashes 'by 72 percent'
Autism: Anti-cancer drug may improve social behavior
Antidepressants: Do they really work?
Could an existing drug halt Parkinson's disease?
Alzheimer's: 'Triple-action' diabetes drug shows promise as treatment
Progressive MS: Antidepressant identified as promising treatment
Diabetes: Synthetic beta cells could lead to skin patch treatment
Multiple sclerosis: Are we close to a cure?
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