Novel AI-powered method detects antimicrobial resistance within 30 minutes

Novel AI-powered method detects antimicrobial resistance within 30 minutes

To mark World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, researchers supported by the Oxford Martin Programme on Antimicrobial Resistance Testing (University of Oxford) have reported advances towards a novel and rapid antimicrobial susceptibility test that can return results within as little as 30 minutes. In their study published in Communications Biology, the team used a combination of fluorescence … Read more

AI-designed drug candidate shows promise for gastric acid inhibition

AI-designed drug candidate shows promise for gastric acid inhibition

Researchers at Nagoya University in Japan created and improved artificial intelligence (AI) designs to synthesize a candidate compound for a new gastric acid inhibitor with a better binding affinity than existing drugs. Their findings, published in Communications Biology, suggest a new way to work in tandem with AI to develop pharmaceuticals. Stomach acid is a … Read more

How cryptic fungal pathogens threaten human health and food security

How cryptic fungal pathogens threaten human health and food security

In a recent study published in the journal PLOS Pathogens, researchers discussed cryptic fungal pathogens, which are genetically distinct from pathogens but morphologically indistinguishable. Fungal pathogens threaten global health and food security. Diagnosing and treating fungal infections are complicated, leading to severe illness and death. Besides, cryptic fungal species can also cause infections, and their … Read more

Toxicology Drug Testing Market Revenue to Cross USD 55.9

Toxicology Drug Testing Market Revenue to Cross USD 55.9

Wilmington, Delaware, United States, Aug. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Transparency Market Research Inc. – The global toxicology drug testing market is projected to flourish at a CAGR of 5.5% from 2023 to 2031. As per the report published by TMR, a valuation of US$ 55.9 billion is anticipated for the market in 2031. As … Read more