Newsletter | January 6, 2026

01.06.26 -- The Unlikely Weapon Against Fentanyl: Your Immune System

FEATURED EDITORIAL

The Unlikely Weapon Against Fentanyl: Your Immune System

ARMR Sciences Inc. has developed a vaccine designed with a novel adjuvant, dmLT, to neutralize fentanyl in the bloodstream before it reaches the central nervous system and binds to μ-opioid receptors (MORs). 

Tapping Into Nature's Pharmacy To Develop Safer Antiseizure Medications?

We caught up with Colleen Carpenter-Swanson, Ph.D., University of Richmond, to discuss the use of zebrafish models to investigate whether vitexin can be used in antiseizure medications.

Progressing Precision Medicine Discovery With AI

We caught up with Iya Khalil, Ph.D., vice president and head of data, AI, and genome sciences at Merck & Co. to discuss Merck's creation of a foundation model that will help progress precision medicine.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

What Researchers Should Look For When Choosing A CLD Partner

A strong track record in compliant saline production and scalable quality is key when selecting a biomanufacturing partner. See how these factors help ensure regulatory alignment and success.

NIH:OVCAR-3 Human Ovarian Cancer Model

Review studies using the NIH:OVCAR-3 model of human ovarian cancer in the subcutaneous setting in NSG mice with multiple standard agents and vehicles. This model has shown reproducible growth.

Using Synthesis And Route Design Technology To Approach API Complexity

Leveraging computer-aided synthesis design technology and route scouting in the early stages of development can aid you in designing an efficient and cost-effective path to API manufacturing.

High‑Content Imaging Drives Hit‑To‑Lead For Protein Degraders

Explore Curia’s cost-effective high-content immunofluorescence workflow using the Revvity Opera Phenix™ system to efficiently identify small molecule protein degraders with rich, multi-dimensional data.

Discovery Studies: An Agile Approach To Early Data For Quicker Decisions

Discover the power of discovery research, key trends shaping early-phase drug development, and two exclusive case studies from our Sacramento facility.

Spray Drying For Improved Solubility

Gain expert insights into how to develop a spray dried powder formulation and scale it from early feasibility studies to commercial manufacturing.

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Non-Opioid Pain Therapeutics Summit

The Non-Opioid Pain Therapeutics Summit provides a dedicated platform to harness the current momentum in the pain space. Attendees will be learning from companies with approvals such as Tonix and Vertex, exploring late-stage strategies from innovators like Latigo and Algiax, and uncovering discovery breakthroughs from Nocion and Axonis. Join discovery, preclinical, translational and clinical industry-based experts driving the future of non-opioid pain therapies.

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