Newsletter | January 27, 2026

01.27.26 -- Schrödinger's Equation Turns 100: How Quantum Chemistry Is Improving Drug Discovery

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FEATURED EDITORIAL

Schrödinger's Equation Turns 100: How Quantum Chemistry Is Improving Drug Discovery

On January 26th, 2026 as we celebrate this centennial milestone of Schrödinger’s Equation, it’s worth asking: What does quantum mechanics mean for drug discovery and biomolecular simulations?

CROs In Early Drug Discovery, Part 2: Keeping Pace And Protecting Quality

Part 2 of this series covers how to maintain momentum and protect data quality.

The Blue Crayfish: Turning Nature's Efficiency Into Safe, Bioavailable Therapeutics

Crayfish achieve incredibly rapid biomineralization — a physiological marvel that is now setting the stage for a new class of highly bioavailable mineral-based therapeutic agents.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Complex Antibody Expression - Challenge Accepted

Find out how tailored cell line development strategies are enabling high-yield production of complex biologics and reveal how automation and data modeling drive success in CHO cell line development.

The Ultimate Guide To Stress-Free Pipetting

Improve accuracy and reduce stress with expert pipetting tips. Discover how technique and tool selection can boost precision and efficiency, ensuring consistent results across every lab workflow.

Two Steps Forward, One Step Back: IND Submission In Early Development

A panel of product development experts examines blind spots that can plague early development strategies, as well as important considerations when navigating the path toward an IND submission.

Extrusion-Based Scale-Up: Performance Through Process Understanding

Explore the formulation and manufacturing considerations for amorphous solid dispersions (ASDs), with a focus on hot melt extrusion (HME) as a scalable and cost-effective technology option.

Accelerate Drug Discovery With Real-Time Cell Interaction Insights

Decoding immune cell interactions reveals critical insights for cancer therapy. Advanced imaging and spectral analysis enable precise identification of synapses, accelerating immuno-oncology research.

Identify And Mitigate Absorption Risks With PBPK Modeling

See how PBPK models combined with custom and off-the-shelf in vitro tools and solubility enhancement expertise can reduce the need for drug product reformulation or repeated preclinical or clinical studies.

High-Throughput Screening Of Ion Channel Variants

High-throughput screening of KCNQ2 ion channel variants provides insights into epilepsy and treatment responses. This validated method supports rapid characterization for precision medicine.

Liquid Biopsy-Based Detection Of PIK3CA Mutations From cfDNA

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.

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