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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.
Potential new MS drug could regenerate myelin
A study finds that blocking the M3R receptor improves myelination in mice implanted with human progenitor cells, maybe leading to clinical trials in MS.
How to get rid of an amoxicillin rash
A reaction to amoxicillin, a medication used to treat bacterial infections, causes an amoxicillin rash. A side effect of amoxicillin can be a rash that may be mild or severe. Treatment options include medication, applying oatmeal to the rash, and drinking plenty of water. Learn more about an amoxicillin rash here.
Cancer: 'Intelligent drug delivery' is on its way
Scientists have demonstrated a precision targeting system that only releases anticancer drugs when it encounters two tumor conditions in the right order.
Prostate cancer: New drug for aggressive, resistant cases
Enzalutamide reduced metastasis or death risk by 71 percent in phase III trial of castration-resistant nonmetastatic prostate cancer with escalating PSA.
Could blocking these proteins stop breast cancer?
A study suggests that blocking certain epigenetic proteins with drugs could prevent women at high risk of breast cancer from developing the disease.
Type 2 diabetes: New pill could 'mimic the effects of surgery'
A material that temporarily coats the small intestine and can be taken in pill form before a meal reduced glucose response by 47 percent in rats.
This 'light-activated' drug could treat Parkinson's
A drug activated in the brain using light delivered by implanted optical fiber improved motor function and reduced Parkinson's symptoms in mice.
Atherosclerosis: Could there be a best time of day for medication?
New research finds that the biological processes of atherosclerosis vary according to time of day and may have implications for timing of 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?
Neuroprosthetics: Recovering from injury using the power of your mind
Could fungi be a vast, untapped source of new antibiotics?
Nanoparticle nasal spray may offer rapid and safe delivery of drugs to the brain
Komodo dragon blood may lead to new antibiotics
Could new 'helper drugs' restore antibiotic susceptibility in superbugs?
Molecule discovery may lead to new drugs for brain and spinal cord injury
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