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This report explores the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in drug discovery.

In the war against malaria, one small corner of the globe has repeatedly turned the tide, rendering our best weapons moot and medicine on the brink of defeat. Ed Yong reports.

We need to understand the impact of Covid-19 on wider health issues to shape better public health responses and limit long-term consequences. Drug resistance is one of these…

Malaria parasites in western Cambodia have become resistant to artemisinin-based therapies, the first-line treatment for malaria, according to a study published in the ‘New…

An enzyme which allows trypanosome parasites to evade human defences is a promising new drug target, according to a study funded by the Wellcome Trust and published in 'PLOS…

Researchers have discovered a genetic variant that significantly increases the risk of carriers being allergic to a common medication for epilepsy. The study, which included…

A drug widely used to treat Parkinson’s disease can help to reverse age-related impairments indecision making in some older people, a study from researchers at the Wellcome…

A class of antiretroviral drugs commonly used to treat HIV, particularly in Africa and low-income countries, can cause premature ageing, according to research published today…

A unique collaboration between scientists, public health workers and police has led to the arrest by the Chinese authorities of alleged traders of fake antimalarial drugs in…

For the first time, researchers have identified a new genetic link to pain offering a promising drug target to alleviate chronic pain, considered one of the leading causes of…

A widely prescribed type 2 diabetes drug slows down the ageing process by mimicking the effects of dieting, according to a study published this week using worms to…

Researchers at the University of Edinburgh today report a new experimental compound that can improve memory and cognitive function in ageing mice. The compound is being…

Restricting the use of antibiotics is unlikely to stop the spread of drug resistance in typhoid fever, according to a study funded by the Wellcome Trust and published in the…

Researchers think cannabidiol (CBD) could offer a ground-breaking new treatment for people with psychosis. A new Wellcome-supported study could help find the answers.

The discovery of the molecular pathway that drives the changes seen in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s disease is reported today, revealing new targets for drug…

A study published today identifies the most effective drug combinations recommended for use as first-line treatments for malaria. The research also suggests that augmenting…

The way we tackle infectious diseases is largely led by countries and organisations in the global north, competition and profit. How can we create a better research and…

Giving double doses of the antiviral drug oseltamivir, or Tamiflu, offers no clinical or virological advantages over a standard dose for patients admitted to hospital with…

Researchers in South-east Asia have identified a novel mechanism that allows the organism Burkholderia pseudomallei - the cause of melioidosis, a neglected tropical…