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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.
New drug relieves acute migraine in clinical trial
The results of a large phase III trial show that the novel drug rimegepant can relieve pain and other symptoms of acute migraine with minimal side effects.
Switching off this enzyme reversed prediabetes in mice
A new study shows that deactivating an enzyme that alters ceramides can prevent insulin resistance and fatty liver as well as reverse prediabetes in mice.
How vitamin D helps fight treatment-resistant cancer
Two active forms of vitamin D can kill treatment-resistant cancer cells by blocking a way that the cells pump out chemotherapy drugs, a new study shows.
Why scientists are searching the ocean for new drugs
Medical researchers are increasingly turning their attention to the ocean in their search for new drugs. In this Spotlight, we ask why.
What are the side effects and risks of Ritalin?
Ritalin (methylphenidate) is a stimulant medication for the treatment of ADHD and narcolepsy. Ritalin can cause side effects and has the potential for misuse and addiction. Researchers are investigating the long-term safety and effectiveness of this drug in children and adolescents. Learn more here.
Synthetic CBD may be a safe treatment for seizures
A nonintoxicating, synthetic CBD that is not easy to convert to THC and comprises inexpensive, noncannabis ingredients treated seizures safely in rats.
What to know about clindamycin
Clindamycin is an antibiotic drug. This article provides an overview of clindamycin, including what it can treat, how much doctors recommend taking, and possible adverse effects and interactions.
Scientists discover anti-aging potential in old drug
The discovery of a second cell target for the immunosuppressant rapamycin could help its development as an anti-aging, neuroprotective drug.
Novel Alzheimer's drug passes first phase of human testing
Can a blood pressure drug protect the brain from Parkinson's?
Seaweed extract may help design new drugs
Diabetes: Could targeting this protein prevent hypoglycemia?
Fish slime: An answer to antibiotic resistance?
Heart failure: New drug could halt disease and improve heart function
93 percent of medications contain 'potential allergens'
IBD: New approach to symptom relief looks promising
New drug limits damage to heart muscle from heart attack
Pancreatic cancer: Two-hit treatment approach shows promise
Alzheimer's: 'Holy herb' extract shows promise as future treatment
Bacteria living on insects could provide new antibiotics
Simple drug formula regenerates brain cells
Colorectal cancer: Scientists halt growth with cannabinoid compounds
What types of HIV medications are there?
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
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