All Johns Hopkins University articles
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NewsNew research aims to make FDA-approved drugs safer for the brain
Life-saving HIV and cancer drugs can carry serious neurological risks, and new funding will help UMBC researchers discover how these medicines damage the brain – which could help to inform safer treatments.
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Whole-brain organoid offers breakthrough in neurological research
Johns Hopkins University scientists have engineered a new multi-region brain organoid that mimics early human brain development. The model offers a powerful new tool for studying disorders like autism, schizophrenia and Alzheimer’s disease.
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NewsNew gene identified for treating malignant cardiac arrhythmias
Researchers have identified a small gene, SCN10a-short, that could enable gene therapy to treat malignant cardiac arrhythmias. This discovery offers the potential for a one-time treatment, reducing the reliance on lifelong medication and invasive procedures.