Laura Elizabeth Lansdowne

Science Writer

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Deciphering RNA to Predict if a Patient Will Respond to a Targeted Drug

We recently spoke to Alif Saleh, CEO of Scipher Medicine to learn how RNA data from a patient’s blood sample can be used to determine the underlying molecular processes driving a disease, and establish how well a patient will respond to a particular therapy.

Exploring the Tumor Microenvironment

In this infographic, we look at what the tumor microenvironment is, the cells and factors that comprise it, how single-cell sequencing can be used to investigate it, and the therapeutics that target it.

Converting Cancer Cells to Fat Cells to Stop Cancer’s Spread

A method for fooling breast cancer cells into fat cells has been discovered by researchers from the University of Basel.

The Biochemistry and Pharmacologic Properties of Cannabis-derived Terpenoids

Terpenoids are responsible for the unique aroma of cannabis. These compounds are lipophilic, can permeate lipid membranes, and several are capable of crossing the blood-brain barrier after inhalation. We recently spoke to Ethan Russo, MD, to learn more about the biochemistry and potential pharmacologic properties of cannabis-derived terpenoids.

If We Asked Your Parents to Describe Your Job What Would They Say?

We asked you the question "How would your parents describe your job?".
Here is a selection of our favorite responses.

What’s the Most Annoying Thing Your Lab Mates Have Ever Done?

We asked you tell us the most annoying thing that your lab mates have ever done. We were overwhelmed with the responses that we received, so we decided to pick the funniest and share them with you!

Top 10 Cancer Research News Stories of 2018

2018 has been an exciting year for the cancer research field. This list details the top 10 most-read news stories we published from the field this year.

Combating Neurodegenerative & Age-related Diseases

We recently spoke to Karoly Nikolich, chairman and chief executive officer of Alkahest, a clinical-stage biotechnology company, to learn more about their approach to developing therapeutics for both neurodegenerative and age-related diseases.

Cell Signaling in Cancer

This article discusses the relationship between cell signaling and cancer, highlights key signaling pathways involved in cancer, and explores how critical mediators of aberrant signaling can be turned into therapeutic targets for cancer.

Top 10 Drug Discovery News Stories of 2018

2018 has been an exciting year for the drug discovery field. This list details the top 10 most-read news stories we published from the field this year.