Pharmacology/ Therapeutics News for July 2010

Pharmacology/ Therapeutics News Archive

Pharma ‘HTS’ the mark with screening Pharma ‘HTS’ the mark with screening

In May, it was announced that new research into stem cell reprogramming would reduce the need for animal testing; now, we are really beginning to see the benefits of this groundbreaking science.

Antidepressants make shrimps see the light Antidepressants make shrimps see the light

Rising levels of antidepressants in coastal waters could change sealife behaviour and potentially damage the food chain, according to a new study.

New solution for compounds against human kinome New solution for compounds against human kinome

Promega Corporation has partnered with SignalChem Pharmaceuticals to launch a complete kinase solution for the profiling of lead compounds against kinases representative of all major families of the kinome.

Antibiotic effective against superbug C. difficile Antibiotic effective against superbug C. difficile

Thuricin CD, an antibiotic licensed to Alimentary Health, has been found to be effective against the hospital-acquired superbug Clostridium difficile.

Breakthrough towards drug for hearing loss Breakthrough towards drug for hearing loss

Research funded by hearing loss charity RNID has discovered a drug that repairs hearing after damage caused by loud noise.