news Naphthalene-based PLpro inhibitors show potential as COVID-19 therapeutics 12 June 2020 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review) A group of small molecules called naphthalene-based PLpro inhibitors have been shown to block the activity of a SARS-CoV-2 protein, demonstrating potential as COVID-19 therapeutics.
news MERS vaccine candidate could hold promise for COVID-19 vaccine 8 April 2020 | By Hannah Balfour (Drug Target Review) The vaccine candidate protected all murine models from a lethal MERS infection and could also be effective against the SARS-CoV-2 virus causing COVID-19.
news Collaboration initiated to develop COVID-19 immunotherapy 26 March 2020 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review) The University of Georgia and CEL-SCI Corporation have partnered to develop an immunotherapy to combat the COVID-19 coronavirus using the Ligand Antigen Epitope Presentation System (LEAPS) technology.
article Could novel sex-linked targets provide an autoimmunity therapy? 20 January 2020 | By Hannah Balfour (Drug Target Review) Recent research into why autoimmune disorders affect women four times more frequently than men has revealed several novel therapeutic targets that may lead to the development of future treatments.
news New compound shows promise for stroke recovery 24 April 2018 | By Drug Target Review Scientists in the U.S. have reported that an experimental compound appears to improve stroke outcome by reducing the destructive inflammation that can often continue months after a person has suffered the stroke.
news Research shows promise for VR in mental health care 10 May 2017 | By Niamh Marriott (Drug Target Review) A growing body of evidence suggests that virtual reality (VR) technology can be an effective part of treatment for phobias, posttraumatic stress disorder, and other mental health conditions, according to new research.
news The risks of Zika pseudoscientific claims and conspiracy theories 24 May 2016 | By Victoria White, Digital Content Producer Conspiracy theories and pseudoscientific claims refuting the facts around Zika virus vaccines could be putting people at risk, according to a new study...