RNA-targeting strategy successfully blocks a vexing driver of Parkinsons disease
A new drug-like compound prevents the body from producing a protein that's often at the root of Parkinson's.read more
View ArticleCompounds protect brain cells energy organelle from damage linked to...
JUPITER, FL — A sophisticated new screening platform developed by scientists at Scripps Research has enabled them to discover a set of drug-like compounds, including an ingredient found in sore throat...
View ArticleFDA approves ozanimod, a drug invented at Scripps Research, for treatment of...
Ozanimod is the latest in a series of novel medicines to originate from the laboratories of Scripps Research.read more
View ArticleCOVID-19 survivors needed for Scripps Research antibody study
By screening blood samples of former patients, scientists will zero in on antibodies that may protect others from the fast-spreading disease.read more
View ArticleYour computer can help scientists seek potential COVID-19 treatments
IBM's World Community Grid hosts Scripps Research project to virtually screen chemical compounds that might help fight COVID-19.read more
View ArticleMuscle protein abundant in the heart plays key role in blood clotting during...
The surprise finding from a Scripps Research team reveals a potential new approach for treating cardiovascular diseases.read more
View ArticleNew website aggregates global COVID-19 research to boost data usability for all
Developed collaboratively by several Scripps Research teams, Outbreak.info seeks to bring together research information on a single site and improve data visualization.read more
View ArticleClues to COVID-19 coronaviruss vulnerability emerge from an antibody against...
LA JOLLA, CA — An antibody recovered from a survivor of the SARS epidemic in the early 2000s has revealed a potential vulnerability of the new coronavirus at the root of COVID-19, according to a study...
View ArticleBrain immune cell defect may help explain social impairments in males with...
JUPITER, FL — Many cases of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) may result from problems in immune cells that normally work to trim back unneeded brain connections in early life, suggests a new study led...
View ArticleResearchers unveil promising hepatitis C vaccine design
The new approach to vaccine design may also prove useful in developing a potential vaccine against the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19.read more
View ArticleScripps Research expands international effort to rapidly repurpose existing...
An international research network centers around ReFRAME, the world’s leading collection of drugs known to be safe in humans.read more
View ArticleTreating cancer drug resistance may come at a cost to immune system, study...
JUPITER, FL — Sooner or later, most cancer patients develop resistance to the very chemotherapy drugs designed to kill their cancer, forcing oncologists to seek alternatives. Even more problematic,...
View ArticleTilted discovery: electron microscopy technique reveals how a key human...
In this hand-drawn sketch by first author Kimmo Rantalainen, PhD, the antibody (red) is binding to the very bottom of HIV's fusion protein (blue) and tilting it to disable the virus. Rantalainen's...
View ArticleScripps Research chemist earns NIH grant worth $11 million over 8 years
JUPITER, FL — In recognition of his high-impact work advancing the field of RNA-targeting medicines, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), part of the National Institutes...
View ArticleCancer cells growth amid crowding reveals nuanced role for known oncogene
JUPITER, FL — Like subway commuters on a crowded train, cells generally prefer not to be packed in too tightly. In fact, they have set up mechanisms to avoid this, a phenomenon called “contact...
View ArticleScripps Research awards doctoral degrees to class of 2020, celebrates...
Graduates walk to the Scripps Research commencement ceremony in 2019. This year, the ceremony will be held online.read more
View ArticleOzanimod, a drug created at Scripps Research, gains European Commission...
A rendered image of a healthy neuron cell network. In patients with MS, the flow of information within the brain, and between the brain and body, becomes disrupted.read more
View ArticleIn pivotal phase 3 trial, ozanimod demonstrates a clear benefit among...
A digital illustration of the human digestive system. Ulcerative colitis is a chronic disease of the large intestine, in which the lining of the colon becomes inflamed and develops tiny open sores, or...
View ArticlePowerful drug discovery technique leads to potential compound for obesity and...
Scientists demonstrate a versatile approach for finding enzyme-activating drugs; the technique could have applications across dozens of disease areas.read more
View ArticleUp to 45 percent of SARS-CoV-2 infections may be asymptomatic, new analysis...
Analysis of data from 16 groups of COVID-19 patients suggest “silent” carriers may exacerbate efforts to stop spread of the disease.read more
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