Entries by Thomas Gabrielczyk

Microbiome defines gut conditions

Differences in microbiome composition can help to distinguish inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Dutch and US researchers report.

New cheap CRS-blockers at the horizon

Cancer immunotherapies are often associated with severe cytokine release syndrome (CRS) that can be managed with IL-6R-blockers. US oncologists now report that an FDA-approved hypertension drug did the same job as Roche’s anti-IL-6R blocker tocolizumab.

Are novel antibiotics worth investing in?

In autumn, stakeholders across the globe pledged to take more action in the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Whereas from the push side new public and private initiatives appeared on the screen, discussion about which pull mechanism should be started first is in full swing. Meanwhile, small and medium-sized companies combine forces aiming to propel preclinical and early clinical R&D.