Biotherapeutics News for September 2009

Biotherapeutics News Archive

New discovery reveals fate of nanoparticles in human cells New discovery reveals fate of nanoparticles in human cells

Scientists have uncovered what happens to biomimetic nanoparticles when they enter human cells.

Industry and academia team up in three-way collaboration to identify natural substances that can bind to orphan G-protein-coupled receptors Industry and academia team up in three-way collaboration to identify natural substances that can bind to orphan G-protein-coupled receptors

Findings could lead to new targets for drug discovery.

Anti-Alzheimer’s agents show promising results Anti-Alzheimer’s agents show promising results

A series of iron-binding agents to prevent Alzheimer’s disease has shown promising potential for getting into brain tissue.

Basil plants have anti-arthritic properties Basil plants have anti-arthritic properties

Two varieties of basil that are widely used in Ayurvedic medicine have been scientifically shown to reduce inflammation and swelling, suggesting that they could have potential in arthritis treatment.