Skip to main content
Admissions guidance, study banks, and career tools — get started on Shalyam

Research News

Pharmacology

Explore the latest discoveries and stories in Pharmacology. Stay updated with research that shapes education, technology, and innovation.

Researchers create 3D model for rare neuromuscular disorders, setting stage for clinical trial
Pharmacology

Researchers create 3D model for rare neuromuscular disorders, setting stage for clinical trial

Scientists have created a bioengineered 3-D model that mimics the biology of two rare diseases. The researchers used the 'tissue chip' model to show …

Apr 19, 2022 Mayur Tembhare
Read more
Research could enable assembly line synthesis of prevalent amine-containing drugs
Pharmacology

Research could enable assembly line synthesis of prevalent amine-containing drugs

A research team has discovered a new chemical reaction that provides a simple, rapid way of making tertiary amines -- swinging the door wide …

Apr 16, 2022 Mayur Tembhare
Read more
A drug that treats alcoholism may be the next anti-anxiety medication
Pharmacology

A drug that treats alcoholism may be the next anti-anxiety medication

Disulfiram is a drug used to treat chronic alcoholism. However, studies suggest that it also inhibits chemokine receptor signaling pathways that are associated with …

Apr 15, 2022 Mayur Tembhare
Read more
Edible, fluorescent silk tags can suss out fake medications
Pharmacology

Edible, fluorescent silk tags can suss out fake medications

Recent developments such as the explosion of online pharmacies and supply chain issues have made it easier for counterfeiters to profit from fake or …

Apr 14, 2022 Mayur Tembhare
Read more
Adolescent drug overdose deaths rose exponentially for the first time in history during the COVID pandemic
Pharmacology

Adolescent drug overdose deaths rose exponentially for the first time in history during the COVID pandemic

The rate of overdose deaths among U.S. teenagers nearly doubled in 2020, the first year of the COVID pandemic, and rose another 20% in …

Apr 13, 2022 Mayur Tembhare
Read more
Key to success of drug-resistant bacteria
Pharmacology

Key to success of drug-resistant bacteria

Researchers have uncovered how Gram-negative bacteria -- which cause a variety of drug-resistant infections -- build their protective outer layer, which could lead to …

Apr 9, 2022 Mayur Tembhare
Read more
Achilles’ heel of dangerous hospital pathogen
Pharmacology

Achilles’ heel of dangerous hospital pathogen

Researchers have shed light on the structure of an enzyme important in the metabolism of the pathogenic bacterium Acinetobacter baumannii. The enzyme 'MtlD' is …

Apr 6, 2022 Mayur Tembhare
Read more
Apples and other fruits can host drug-resistant, pathogenic yeasts on surfaces, study finds
Pharmacology

Apples and other fruits can host drug-resistant, pathogenic yeasts on surfaces, study finds

Fungicides used to prolong shelf life of fruits may select for pathogenic yeasts and boost transmission. Those pathogens include Candida auris, a drug-resistant pathogenic …

Apr 1, 2022 Mayur Tembhare
Read more
Law enforcement seizures of pills containing fentanyl increased dramatically between 2018-2021, U.S. study finds
Pharmacology

Law enforcement seizures of pills containing fentanyl increased dramatically between 2018-2021, U.S. study finds

Law enforcement seizures of pills containing illicit fentanyl increased dramatically between January 2018 and December 2021, according to a new U.S. study. The number …

Mar 31, 2022 Mayur Tembhare
Read more
Design of protein binders from target structure alone
Pharmacology

Design of protein binders from target structure alone

Scientists have now created a powerful new method for generating protein drugs. Using computers, they designed molecules that can target important proteins in the …

Mar 27, 2022 Mayur Tembhare
Read more
New potentially painkilling compound found in deep-water cone snails
Pharmacology

New potentially painkilling compound found in deep-water cone snails

In a new study, researchers report that a group of cone snails produces a venom compound similar to the protein somatostatin. While they continue …

Mar 24, 2022 Mayur Tembhare
Read more
Drug use beliefs found to be strongest predictor of youth substance use
Pharmacology

Drug use beliefs found to be strongest predictor of youth substance use

What are the most important factors to consider for developing effective drug use prevention programs? Many current programs for adolescents focus on elements including …

Mar 23, 2022 Mayur Tembhare
Read more
Get Exclusive Insights with Every Issue

Join Shalyam Newsletter

Stay ahead in education, research, and innovation—straight to your inbox.