Despite initial scepticism, RNA therapeutics have proven to be effective for a wide range of diseases and conditions. We are still in a pivotal era of the field, with many new and exciting research projects underway to discover novel applications.

Inhaled drugs are a viable means of targeting tobacco smoke-related diseases in the lungs: permeability is key to their successful delivery. This Commentary article explores the mechanisms by which drugs are delivered across cell membranes, as well as pertinent areas for present and future research.

Bioanalysis is an important tool to predict the stability and protein degradation in new pharmaceutical products. Can novel prediction methods provide an alternative to current methods?

This month the group addressed challenges for lyophilization scale up. The group was led by Claudia Krichbaum, Principal Scientist, Pharmaceutical Technologies, at Merck Healthcare KGaA.