Artificial intelligence can now sift through millions of molecules in a few days, spotting potential new antibiotics that would have taken years to find. It can even spot clues in ancient DNA or design fresh compounds from scratch, giving scientists new tools to battle drug‑resistant bacteria. Bu
A worldwide team of scientists and programmers joined forces in a blind test to spot the best computer tricks for hunting coronavirus medicines. They used secret data from a big AI project that looks for drugs against SARS‑CoV‑2 and MERS‑CoV enzymes. The challenge asked participants to guess how str
Angelini Pharma and Quiver Bioscience have joined forces to look for new medicines that could help children suffering from hard‑to‑treat genetic epilepsies. The deal gives Quiver a chance to use Angelini’s long experience in brain drugs while Angelini gains access to Quiver’s cutting‑edge AI tools a
Mental health conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression are tricky. They don't just come from one gene. They come from many genes working together. Scientists have found that these genes often affect how brain cells grow and talk to each other. This makes finding new drug
People are using smart computers to make new medicines. These computers can look at tiny parts of medicine and guess how they work. They can also make new medicines that might help people feel better. First, the computers learn about medicines. They look at how medicines are built. Then, they guess
In 2006, a young journalist visited Pfizer to discuss the company's research and development (R&D) plans. This was a time when the pharmaceutical industry was facing a significant drop in productivity. During the 1990s, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved 311 new medicines. However, in t
Proteins are like tiny machines in our bodies, and knowing their shapes can help us understand how they work. For a long time, figuring out these shapes was a big challenge. Scientists had to spend lots of time and money on experiments to get even a few answers. But then, AlphaFold came along and ch
Scientists have been on the hunt for better ways to fight cancer. They've found that a protein called HDAC1 plays a big role in how cancer grows. This protein is like a switch that can turn genes on and off. By targeting HDAC1, researchers hope to develop new drugs that can stop cancer in its tracks
Cyanobacteria, often overlooked, are nature's tiny chemists. These blue-green algae pack a punch, producing a variety of biologically active compounds. These compounds play a big role in ecosystems and even hold promise for new medicines. However, tapping into this potential isn't easy. Researchers
Lung cancer is a big deal. It's one of the most common and deadly cancers out there. Every year, about 2 million people get it, and 1. 8 million lose their lives because of it. And it's only getting worse. By 2050, experts think there could be 3. 8 million new cases. That's why finding it early and
