The findings, published July 27 in Cell, reveal for the first time components of a G protein–coupled receptor (GPCR) named rhodopsin bound to a signaling molecule called arrestin, both crucial pieces of the body’s intricate cellular communication network

Owners of original biomedicines are fighting tooth and nail to prevent biosimilar approvals, with patents being the principal battleground

The study published in Nature shows that ketamine blocks a protein responsible for a range of normal brain functions

New method is an effective measure of a drug’s safety over time

PNNL scientist part of Pacific Northwest team that has solved 1,000 protein structures

More accurate protein insights help researchers and pharmaceutical companies drive scientific breakthroughs

Through the technology—modeling a human heart on an engineered chip and measuring the effects of compound exposure on functions of heart tissue using microelectrodes—researchers hope to decrease the time needed for new drug trials

Award supports international collaboration on two-dimensional liquid chromatography

The summit provides a forum to share ideas and thoughts on current and future practices.

Initial demonstrations yield compounds with promise for treating COPD, cystic fibrosis, and other lung disorders