Hormones and other neurotransmitters, but also drugs, act upon receptors. “Their active substances bind to the receptors and modify the […]
Better assessments for early AMD
The European MACUSTAR consortium is conducting a multi-country clinical study on age-related macular degeneration (AMD) coordinated by the University of […]
Rescuing antibiotics’ effectiveness in face of drug-resistant bacteria
BIDMC Research Briefs showcase groundbreaking scientific advances that are transforming medical care. Bacteria — especially Gram-negative strains — are becoming […]
Best of both worlds: Combining two skeleton-building chemical reactions
Scripps Research scientists have developed a powerful new strategy for synthesizing molecular skeletons of chemicals used in drugs and other […]
Artificial intelligence helps researchers predict drug combinations’ side effects
Last month alone, 23 percent of Americans took two or more prescription drugs, according to one CDC estimate, and 39 […]
Potential shortcoming of antibiotic lab tests
To determine which antibiotics reliably treat which bacterial infections, diagnostic laboratories that focus on clinical microbiology test pathogens isolated from […]