Newsletter | July 28, 2026

07.28.26 -- How Rh Incompatibility Endangers Pregnancies And How Rhogam Helped My Family (Part 1 Of 3)

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FEATURED EDITORIAL

How Rh Incompatibility Endangers Pregnancies And How Rhogam Helped My Family (Part 1 Of 3)

By Ray Dogum, chief editor, Drug Discovery Online

Rh incompatibility can make pregnancy dangerous. Rhogam helped protect my family and stands as a powerful example of unconventional drug discovery.

GLP-1 And Addiction: Mechanism, Missteps, And What Comes Next

By Jason Kirby, chief medical officer, Recovery Centers of America

Evidence suggests GLP-1R agonists may influence reward pathways and craving, raising important questions for addiction research and drug development.

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: Metabolism, Reward Biology, And AI-Driven Drug Discovery

By Akshaya Srikanth Bhagavathula, PharmD, Ph.D., FACE, full professor, Department of Public Health, North Dakota State University

For drug discovery teams, the central question is whether metabolic signaling pathways can serve as a tractable new entry point into addiction therapeutics.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

How To Become A PCR Pro

E-Book | INTEGRA Biosciences

Explore how PCR works, what impacts reaction success, and how to troubleshoot common challenges with expert guidance and real lab examples designed to help you strengthen your PCR skills.

Liquid Biopsy-Based Detection Of PIK3CA Mutations From cfDNA

Application Note | By Simon Hertlein, Annika Voets, Colin Donohoe, et al., QIAGEN

Examine how ultra-sensitive digital PCR workflows use an innovative system to enable precise detection of rare PIK3CA mutations in cfDNA and advance personalized cancer treatment.

How To Deal With The Complexity Of Drugs In Clinical Development

Article | Lonza

The increasing complexity of the drugs currently in clinical development has created mounting pressure for companies hoping to surmount the myriad challenges that typify these therapeutic modalities.

High Content Imaging

Infographic | Curia

Learn how high-content imaging enables deeper cellular insights, accelerates hit-to-lead progression, and enhances decision-making through multiparametric analysis.

Bridging The Gap Between Traditional Models And Human Biology

Webinar | Emulate

Whether you are new to Organ-on-a-Chip technology or seeking to expand your expertise, watch to gain the knowledge and insights needed to effectively implement this technology into your research.

Spray Drying For Innovative Dry Powder Inhaler Combination Formulations

Article | Lonza

Combination therapies delivered directly to the lung by dry powder inhalants are an effective means of reducing patient burden. Read about case studies that illustrate the potential for improving care.

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