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Obesity care gets personalised: tailoring therapies with Phenomix
Find out how Phenomix Sciences is transforming obesity treatment by identifying patient subtypes for more targeted and effective therapies.
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Building better brain models for Parkinson’s disease and beyond
Professor Jens Christian Schwamborn is advancing personalised medicine for Parkinson’s disease using patient-specific brain organoids, offering new hope for more effective and targeted treatments.
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New genetic discovery offers hope for arthritis drug development
York University researchers have discovered a genetic mutation in the TRAF1 protein that dramatically reduces inflammation, offering a potential breakthrough in rheumatoid arthritis treatment.
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Rare diseases, big advances: how research is powering a new era of treatments
This Friday, February 28, marks Rare Disease Day 2025, a global initiative raising awareness for the 300 million people living with rare conditions. Dr David Reynolds, CEO of LoQus23 Therapeutics, explores how advancements in rare disease research are driving the development of new treatments.
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Ginger-based compound targets inflammation in IBD
Researchers at the University of Toronto have discovered a compound in ginger, furanodienone (FDN), that interacts with the pregnane X receptor to reduce inflammation in the colon. This finding suggests FDN could be an effective, natural treatment for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
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New 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.
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Blood pressure drug shows promise in ADHD symptom reduction
A study by the University of Surrey suggests that amlodipine, a common blood pressure medication, could be repurposed as a safer, more accessible treatment for ADHD. This offers a promising alternative to current medications and highlights the potential of drug repurposing in advancing treatment options.
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New predictive model identifies synergistic drug pairings
Researchers at Mount Sinai have created a computational tool that predicts effective drug combinations, providing a faster and more cost-efficient method for identifying potential treatments for complex diseases like cancer.
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New therapy shows promise in strengthening CAR-T responses
CAR-T therapy has shown effectiveness in cancer treatment, but relapse often occurs due to limited cell persistence. New strategies aim to improve CAR T-cell durability for longer lasting remission.
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DNA repair genes drive Huntington’s disease, UCLA study finds
A new UCLA study reveals that DNA mismatch repair genes play a crucial role in Huntington’s disease by driving neuronal damage and motor impairments. Targeting these genes, especially Msh3 and Pms1, could offer promising therapeutic avenues for the disease.
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Empowering women in STEM: championing change in genetics
An advocate for genetic medicines and the enormous potential they hold, Leah Sabin at Regeneron Genetic Medicines reveals how passion and curiosity can forge the path to a rewarding career in STEM.
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New enzyme discovery could boost cancer immunotherapy
A new discovery from the University of Geneva highlights the crucial role of the CH25H enzyme, which is found in cancerous lymphatic cells. This enzyme plays a key part in activating immune cells, opening up a promising pathway for improving the success of cancer immunotherapies.
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CN Bio advances hepatotoxicity testing to reduce drug failures
CN Bio has developed an advanced hepatotoxicity testing solution to improve preclinical drug safety, providing more human-relevant insights and reducing the risk of drug failures due to liver damage.
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New cell therapy model accelerates cancer treatment development
CTMC, a joint venture between Resilience + MD Anderson Cancer Center, is transforming cancer treatment with faster, more efficient cell therapy development - learn how they’re doing it.
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UC Davis researchers achieve total synthesis of ibogaine
UC Davis researchers achieve a breakthrough in synthesising ibogaine, enabling safer drug development for addiction and depression treatment.
