Scion: Discovery by electrophysiology

Electrophysiology, the study of the relationship between electrical charge and cellular process, is generally too labor intensive and time consuming for use in medium to high throughput lead identification. The technique has been most often reserved for more focused lead optimization work. However, Scion Pharmaceuticals Inc. says it can do electrophysiology about 100 times faster than conventional methods, which brings the technology into the realm of the useful for lead identification.

The company plans to focus on neurology and cardiovascular indications, for which electrophysiology is particularly relevant...