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Eli Lilly Unveils Pharma's Largest AI Supercomputer
Innovation1d ago

Eli Lilly Unveils Pharma's Largest AI Supercomputer

Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly just switched on the biggest AI supercomputer in the industry, built with NVIDIA to speed up drug discovery. The massive computing power could help scientists create life-saving medications faster than ever before.

STAT News2 min read
AI and Quantum Computing Speed Up Drug Discovery in Korea
Innovation2d ago

AI and Quantum Computing Speed Up Drug Discovery in Korea

Korean scientists are combining artificial intelligence with quantum computing to discover new drugs in a fraction of the usual time. What typically takes over a decade could soon happen in months.

Google: scientific discovery3 min read
AI Lab Discovers Breakthrough mRNA Delivery Method
Innovation2d ago

AI Lab Discovers Breakthrough mRNA Delivery Method

A self-driving lab just found a game-changing way to deliver mRNA therapies, and it discovered the solution completely on its own. The breakthrough could unlock new treatments for diseases beyond vaccines.

Phys.org3 min read
AI Partnership Accelerates New Drug Discovery for Patients
SolutionsFeb 20

AI Partnership Accelerates New Drug Discovery for Patients

Merck and Mayo Clinic are combining artificial intelligence with real patient data to speed up the discovery of breakthrough medicines. The collaboration aims to make drug development faster, smarter, and more likely to succeed.

Google News - AI Breakthrough2 min read
New AI Predicts Drug Interactions Better Than Ever
InnovationFeb 19

New AI Predicts Drug Interactions Better Than Ever

A London lab just unveiled AI that predicts how drugs work in the body with breakthrough accuracy, potentially speeding up how we discover new medicines. Scientists are calling it a major leap forward, comparing it to the next generation of Nobel Prize-winning technology.

Nature News2 min read
Scientists Turn 'Undruggable' Cancer Proteins Into Targets
InnovationFeb 17

Scientists Turn 'Undruggable' Cancer Proteins Into Targets

Researchers developed a breakthrough method to systematically create molecular glues that destroy disease-causing proteins, transforming leukemia treatment and opening doors to tackle previously untreatable diseases. What was once a game of chance is now a precise science.

Google News - Breakthrough Discovery3 min read
AI Drug Trials Hit Make-or-Break Moment in 2026
InnovationFeb 17

AI Drug Trials Hit Make-or-Break Moment in 2026

After years of promise, artificial intelligence in drug discovery faces its biggest test yet as the first AI-designed medications enter final-stage clinical trials. The results could either prove AI can revolutionize medicine or reveal the technology still has a long way to go.

Google: scientific discovery2 min read
AI Cuts Drug Discovery Time from 14 Years to Just Months
Health & WellnessFeb 13

AI Cuts Drug Discovery Time from 14 Years to Just Months

Artificial intelligence is slashing the time and cost to develop new medicines, opening doors for treatments that were previously too expensive to pursue. The first AI-designed drugs are already in human trials.

Google News - Clinical Trial Success3 min read
Lung Cancer Drug Shows Promise Against Ovarian Cancer
Health & WellnessFeb 12

Lung Cancer Drug Shows Promise Against Ovarian Cancer

Mayo Clinic researchers discovered that brigatinib, a lung cancer drug, may help ovarian cancer patients overcome treatment resistance when combined with existing therapies. The breakthrough could transform care for women facing one of the deadliest cancers.

Google News - New Treatment2 min read
Ancient Herb Shows Promise for Safer Ulcer Treatment
Health & WellnessFeb 12

Ancient Herb Shows Promise for Safer Ulcer Treatment

A common herb used in traditional medicine could offer relief for the 10% of people worldwide suffering from peptic ulcers, without the bone loss and gut problems linked to current medications. Early research shows the plant may heal ulcers naturally while reducing stomach acid.

Google News - New Treatment2 min read
AI Breakthrough Speeds Up Life-Saving Drug Discovery
InnovationFeb 12

AI Breakthrough Speeds Up Life-Saving Drug Discovery

Scientists just made finding new medicines faster and more accurate using artificial intelligence. The innovation could help patients get treatments sooner while making drug development safer.

Google News - Breakthrough Discovery2 min read
AI Cuts Drug Discovery Time From 15 Years to 30 Months
InnovationFeb 11

AI Cuts Drug Discovery Time From 15 Years to 30 Months

Artificial intelligence is slashing scientific discovery timelines from decades to months, with one company bringing a drug from concept to clinical trials in just 30 months instead of the usual 15 years. The revolution is transforming everything from medicine to materials science.

Google: scientific discovery3 min read
AI Predicts Protein Structures 13% Better Than Top Tools
InnovationFeb 11

AI Predicts Protein Structures 13% Better Than Top Tools

Scientists in Singapore developed an AI system that maps complex protein structures faster and more accurately than ever before. This breakthrough could speed up drug discovery and help researchers tackle diseases more efficiently.

Google News - AI Breakthrough2 min read
Scientists Discover First Drug Candidate for Zika Virus
Health & WellnessFeb 11

Scientists Discover First Drug Candidate for Zika Virus

Researchers in Italy have developed the first promising drug to combat Zika virus, a mosquito-borne illness that can cause severe brain damage in babies. The breakthrough molecule also shows potential against dengue, yellow fever, and West Nile virus.

Google News - Breakthrough Discovery3 min read
Canadian Team Builds Light Computer That Solves Big Problems
InnovationFeb 8

Canadian Team Builds Light Computer That Solves Big Problems

Researchers at Queen's University created a powerful computer that uses light pulses instead of electricity to tackle complex challenges like drug discovery and package routing. The best part? It runs on off-the-shelf parts at room temperature.

Google News - Technology3 min read
AI Speeds Up Cures for Thousands of Rare Diseases
InnovationFeb 6

AI Speeds Up Cures for Thousands of Rare Diseases

Two AI-powered companies just received FDA approval to tackle thousands of rare diseases that have gone untreated for decades due to scientist shortages. Their breakthrough platforms can automate gene editing and drug discovery, potentially bringing personalized medicine to millions within 10 years.

Google News - Disease Cure3 min read
New Molecule Blocks Deadliest Brain Cancer in Mice
Health & WellnessFeb 5

New Molecule Blocks Deadliest Brain Cancer in Mice

Scientists at the University of Virginia have discovered a pill that stops glioblastoma, the deadliest brain cancer, from spreading in lab mice without harmful side effects. The breakthrough targets a gene that drives the cancer's aggressive spread through the brain.

Google News - New Treatment3 min read
Plants Steal Bacteria's Tricks to Make Life-Saving Drugs
InnovationFeb 4

Plants Steal Bacteria's Tricks to Make Life-Saving Drugs

Scientists discovered that plants secretly borrow genetic tools from bacteria to create powerful medicinal compounds. This breakthrough could make new drugs faster, cheaper, and safer to produce.

Science Daily2 min read
AI Tool Cuts Years Off Drug Discovery Process
InnovationFeb 2

AI Tool Cuts Years Off Drug Discovery Process

Scientists from Ohio State and an Indian university just created an AI that designs medications humans can actually make in labs. The breakthrough could slash the decade-long, billion-dollar drug development timeline and help fight cancer and drug-resistant diseases.

Phys.org3 min read
AI Synthesizes 35 New Compounds Without Human Tweaking
InnovationJan 29

AI Synthesizes 35 New Compounds Without Human Tweaking

Scientists created an AI system called MOSAIC that successfully generated 35 new chemical compounds on its first try, potentially speeding up drug discovery by years. The breakthrough could transform how we develop everything from life-saving medicines to cosmetics.

Nature News3 min read

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