Amazing stuff – transglutaminase – a natural protein-binding enzyme Bioplastic from crustacean shells bonds anything from wounds to implanted devices From Harvard Wyss >>> http://newatlas.com/meat-glue-crustacean-shells/46717/
Would love to link control of drug administration from patch via smartphone app measuring blood concentration at same time 🙂 From KTH Stockholm >>> http://newatlas.com/two-tone-microneedle-patch/46901/?utm_source=Gizmag+Subscribers&utm_campaign=49f8e00b77-UA-2235360-4&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_65b67362bd-49f8e00b77-91677545
Lilly are off again only one day after the announcement of the failure of solanezumab at CTAD When will they learn protein plaques is not the answer!!! >>> http://www.fiercebiotech.com/biotech/after-ph3-failures-lilly-signs-new-alzheimer-s-drug-pact-astrazeneca
Very simple idea to solve a huge practical problem of prescribing NHS meds. Adding technology then extends its potential – to providing reminders for taking meds and even info on the product use and side effects >>>> http://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/the-new-way-to-help-the-medicine-go-down-c78rdvzmr https://www.echo.co.uk/
Not so strange  anymore. Other already working on gut bacteria to treat IBS so why not>>>> http://www.genengnews.com/gen-news-highlights/parkinson-s-disease-and-gut-microbiome-linked/81253492
Interesting idea if it works low molecular weight versions of peptides that can target varying types of tumours (Respiratory/CVS/Metabolic) with the benefit of ‘tuning’ of PK Â profiles >>>> http://www.pharmatimes.com/news/az,_bicycle_pair_up_to_develop_bicyclic_peptides_1179714?utm_source=PT+Daily+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=pt+daily+news+alert
Arrowheads failure in Hep B with ARC-520 in primates is a reminder that although there is loads of promise for new developments  – Not everything works! >>>> http://www.fiercebiotech.com/biotech/arrowhead-snaps-after-trial-hold-as-it-targets-major-layoffs-ditches-programs?utm_medium=nl&utm_source=internal&mrkid=938224&mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiTURReE9XRXdOREEwWlRkaSIsInQiOiJqdGYwTStIVVc2ZCtYZGhHZm82VzREMGhqb0R5SmxTeFFzK2hrNGN0czdnTUk2b2NFaWtFajI0XC9TWlVETVwvSEZZazhjMnlLODIrTnpuV3hmZTU0VmZ4SjdUQTdwY2ZXMHdDRkh5UENwYzNZPSJ9
Metformin (old drug for diabetes) apparently has potential for slowing the ageing process. It can’t just be that it decreases hepatic production of glucose. As far as I can work out metformin (through biguanide–protein interactions ) may have ‘key role’ on microbiota which in turn influence and regulate age-associated morbidities.!!! Ahhh this might be key – plus […]
Interesting news on rodents from University of Manchester An approved RA drug (interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1Ra) may be able to treat Stroke patients as early research shows it limits cell death and potentially promotes new neurons >>> http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0889159116305153
Onusblue from Derma-Tec The patch changes colour based on the level of drug detected They’re using this for alcohol at the moment but the possibilities are massive>>> http://newatlas.com/onusblue-color-gradient-alcohol-drug-detection-patch/46584/?utm_source=Gizmag+Subscribers&utm_campaign=5d70b80327-UA-2235360-4&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_65b67362bd-5d70b80327-91677545