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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …