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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.
Heart failure: New drug could halt disease and improve heart function
A molecule that stops two proteins from interacting and impairing heart function halted heart failure and improved heart pumping capacity in rats.
93 percent of medications contain 'potential allergens'
Many of the so-called inactive ingredients present in medications could have the potential to cause allergic reactions in some people.
IBD: New approach to symptom relief looks promising
Blocking a protein associated with blood clotting reduced IBD symptoms in mice, offering a promising alternative to therapies that target inflammation.
New drug limits damage to heart muscle from heart attack
Cell death from a heart attack damages heart muscle. Blocking MAP4K4 — a protein that is key to this process — greatly reduced heart injury in mice.
Pancreatic cancer: Two-hit treatment approach shows promise
Autophagy inhibitors could be more potent against pancreatic cancer by first applying a drug that makes the cancer cells dependent on autophagy for energy.
Alzheimer's: 'Holy herb' extract shows promise as future treatment
A laboratory screen found that a compound in the Yerba santa medicinal plant protects against several age-related triggers of death in mouse nerve cells.
Bacteria living on insects could provide new antibiotics
Insects harbor bacteria that protect them from infection. Tapping this source could yield new antibiotics to combat the growing threat of drug resistance.
Simple drug formula regenerates brain cells
Scientists have shown how a drug cocktail of four compounds can convert glia, or support cells, next to damaged neurons into new working neurons.
Colorectal cancer: Scientists halt growth with cannabinoid compounds
Antibiotics disrupt gut bacteria, impact bone health
Multiple sclerosis: Small molecule could delay onset
Breast cancer: Changing tumor cells into fat cells stops spread
Triple-negative breast cancer responds to new dual-target therapy
Antibiotic resistance: Old Irish 'soil cure' tackles major superbugs
Diabetes: Drug duo helps body replenish its insulin-producing cells
Multiple sclerosis: Could this be why myelin fails to regenerate?
How to make kefir more healthful using sound
Spray gel could reduce cancer spread after surgery
'Simple modification' could help antibiotics overcome resistance
Antibiotic resistance: Breakthrough study offers solution
How a 150-year old drug might help battle cancer
High blood pressure control with 'exercise in a pill'
What is the difference between clonazepam and Xanax?
Drugs could one day treat nearsightedness, reveals gene study
Existing drug shows promise for treating aggressive breast cancer
5 bizarre medical techniques from history
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
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