All High-Throughput Screening (HTS) articles
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ArticlePROTACs vs molecular glues: which degrader fits your target?
PROTACs and molecular glues can both remove disease-associated proteins, but choosing between them is not simple. Our new Discovery Toolkit compares the options to help discovery teams choose the right strategy.
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NewsStem cell-grown kidney organoids could help uncover new treatments for AKI
Researchers at Monash University have grown miniature human kidneys from stem cells that could give drug discovery teams a more human-relevant model for investigating acute kidney injury and identifying therapies that promote tissue recovery.
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Article600+ patient-derived cancer models expand the search for drug targets
Hundreds of new patient-derived cancer models could strengthen target validation, identify cancer vulnerabilities and provide more representative systems for preclinical drug discovery.
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NewsMulti-target screening refines ADC development for cervical cancer
A large-scale transcriptomic study has pinpointed distinct cell-surface targets for antibody-drug conjugate development across cervical cancer subtypes, revealing how tissue-of-origin comparisons and subpopulation analysis can uncover targets missed by conventional screening approaches.
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ArticleWhy intracellular targets remain a major drug discovery challenge – and how they’re becoming druggable
Many biologically important intracellular targets remain difficult to drug. Dr Rab Prinjha examines how screening within living cells could help tackle them.
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NewsAI identifies experimental drug targeting undruggable cancer protein
Mayo Clinic researchers have used AI to screen nearly 40,000 compounds and identify a small molecule inhibitor targeting GIPC1, a protein previously considered undruggable, with preclinical results showing slowed tumour growth and enhanced chemotherapy response.
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NewsAI and genetics identify WNK2 inhibitor for osteoarthritis treatment
Researchers at University of Utah Health have used artificial intelligence and human genetic data to identify a promising early-stage drug candidate targeting WNK2, a protein linked to inherited osteoarthritis, with the lead compound reducing inflammatory gene activity and supporting cartilage cell health in laboratory models.
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NewsNew molecular glue platform broadens E3 ligase targeting for cancer drug development
Researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have developed a scalable platform for discovering molecular glue degraders, reporting the first metabolically activated example and broadening the scope of targeted protein degradation in cancer.
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NewsResearchers develop AI system to accelerate tuberculosis drug discovery
Researchers at Texas A&M have developed AI-driven platforms to help scientists navigate the bottlenecks of tuberculosis drug discovery, from eliminating nuisance compounds to unlocking years of archived research data.
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NewsTumour organoids may expand access to targeted cancer drugs
Two studies from Weill Cornell Medicine demonstrate that patient-derived tumour organoids can accurately replicate cancers long-term and incorporate immune microenvironments, offering new potential for personalised treatment selection.
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NewsAI and lab techniques accelerate tuberculosis drug discovery
Researchers at UMass Amherst have combined high-throughput laboratory screening with an AI neural network to identify compounds capable of breaching the protective outer membrane of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, potentially accelerating the search for new TB therapeutics.
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NewsFish-inspired sensor detects heartbeat of lab-grown cardiac organoids
A biomechanical well plate inspired by the pressure-sensing lateral line of fish can wirelessly monitor the pulse of multiple lab-grown cardiac organoids simultaneously, offering a scalable new platform for cardiovascular drug testing.
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ArticleAntibody recycling, FcRn and the next generation of biologics
One receptor can protect antibodies from degradation, extend their half-life and become a drug target itself. Explore the science behind FcRn and how researchers measure its function.
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NewsLabGenius and LG Chem partner on AI-driven cancer antibodies
LabGenius Therapeutics has partnered with LG Chem to develop next-generation multispecific antibodies targeting solid tumours. The collaboration combines AI-driven drug discovery with oncology development expertise to identify therapeutics with improved selectivity and reduced toxicity.
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NewsResearchers develop automated DESI-MS platform for faster cancer drug discovery
Scientists at Purdue University have created an automated ultrahigh-throughput platform that integrates chemical synthesis, biological testing and mass spectrometry into a single workflow, potentially reducing the time needed to identify promising cancer drug candidates from weeks to hours.
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NewsGinkgo Bioworks launches ADME-One platform for early-stage screening
Ginkgo Bioworks has launched ADME-One, an integrated platform combining high-throughput ADME testing with AI-powered human pharmacokinetic projections.
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ArticleOne sample. One shot. The pressure on sample preparation in drug discovery
In drug discovery, a failed sample run is not just a setback – it can mean months of lost work and significant cost. At Analytica 2026, three Eppendorf experts explain how the right tools, workflows and mindset are changing that.
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ArticleTurning CRISPR hits into confident drug discovery decisions
Functional genomics is central to modern drug discovery, yet high attrition rates persist. In this article, Dr Salman Tamaddon-Jahromi, a postdoctoral research associate at the University of Cambridge, discusses how end-to-end CRISPR screening strategies, iPSC-derived neuronal models and layered quality control can convert functional genomics signals into actionable therapeutic hypotheses.
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NewsOpenBind launches AI model to accelerate drug discovery
Diamond Light Source has launched OpenBind v1, an open-access AI model and dataset designed to address critical data shortages in drug discovery by providing standardised protein-drug binding measurements at atomic resolution.
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ArticleWhen scale meets insight: reinventing SPR for the future of drug discovery
Carterra’s new 48-channel SPR platform reimagines throughput, automation and data quality for modern discovery workflows.