Life’s genetic code has only ever contained four natural bases. These bases pair up to form two “base pairs”—the rungs of the DNA ladder—and they have simply been rearranged to create bacter... Read more
Screening large “libraries” of compounds to find those with a desired biological activity is a powerful method for discovering new drugs, but requires a large, expensive and dedicated facili... Read more
Researchers have been battling to find the cure for cancer since we began to understand what cancer really was. A cure is the ultimate goal, but most medical professionals and patients would... Read more
In a remarkable new advance against the virus that causes AIDS, scientists from The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have announced the creation of a novel drug candidate that is so potent... Read more
Scripps Research Institute Scientists Use Method to Identify Compound with Promise for Obesity-Linked Diabetes Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have demonstrated a drug-di... Read more
Findings Point to Potential New Use of an Existing Drug Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have identified a set of compounds that may be used to treat multiple sclerosis (M... Read more
Scientists from the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have identified a new drug candidate for an inherited form of cancer with no known cure. The new study showed the... Read more
“This compound showed powerful activity against ordinary active TB bacteria, non-replicating TB bacteria and even extensively drug-resistant TB strains,” An international team led by s... Read more
A process that cleans wastewater and generates electricity can also remove 90 percent of salt from brackish water or seawater. Read more