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Noncoding RNA could be a new target for acute myeloid leukaemia
Discovery about the DNA of leukaemia cells suggests promising target for gene therapy in paediatric oncology.
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Gene Therapy
Gene Therapy is the introduction of normal genes into cells in place of missing or defective ones in order to correct genetic disorders.
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Rare genetic variant blocks common Alzheimer’s disease risk factor
New understanding of “Christchurch mutation” in the APOE gene may lead to novel Alzheimer's disease treatments.
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Navigating the challenges of cell therapies
Cell therapies hold great potential for treating complex diseases, yet they face significant limitations and challenges. Current cell therapies have difficulty distinguishing between healthy and cancerous cells, often resulting in adverse effects. Vittoria's innovative Senza5 platform, with its unique CD5-targeting approach, aims to enhance the efficacy, safety, and speed of…
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Reduced motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease
In rodent and nonhuman primate animals, circuit-specific gene therapy offers promise for Parkinson’s disease and other brain disorders.
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Could scratching nerve cells be the itch solution?
The sensation of itch is something everyone has experienced at some point in their lives. It's a natural response to various irritants, from insect bites to dry skin. But what happens when the urge to itch becomes relentless, causing discomfort and, in some cases, serious health problems?
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SCID-X1 gene therapy successful with 3D genome architecture
New research improves patient care by finding where gene copies integrate into DNA and using lentiviral vectors.
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Childhood cancer survivors’ mortality risk
Researchers find genetic explanation for increased risk of developing second cancers.
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Explosive cell death: inflammation-causing gene
WEHI researchers have found that a genetic change of MLKL increases risk of uncontrolled inflammatory response
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Complete aggregate and particle characterisation of protein, gene and cell therapies
4 October 2023 | By Halo Labs
Join us to learn about the importance of subvisible particle characterisation for better product stability, ensuring patient safety from early-phase development through USP 788 lot release testing.
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Proteolysis: new method developed to target cancer cells
Researchers have found that targeting chimeras with click-release proteolysis activates specific molecules that target cancer cells without harming health cells.
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Women in Stem with Dr Emily Leproust
This September edition of our Women in Stem series spotlights Dr Emily Leproust, CEO of Twist Bioscience. Dr Leproust began her STEM journey from a background in chemistry, eventually leading her to the forefront of DNA synthesis technology. She co-founded Twist Bioscience in 2013, now a thriving company reporting substantial…
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Advancing obesity and diabetes therapy with brown fat cells
Researchers discover the intricate cellular signalling cues that orchestrate the formation of brown adipocytes in mice.
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Scientists target protein in skeletal muscle composition
A group of researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have illuminated a crucial piece of the intricate puzzle surrounding the regulation of muscle mass and metabolic processes within skeletal muscle.
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Newly identified cell type uncovered in the thymus
Microfold cells (M cells) are primarily known for their role in the intestinal epithelium. However, the researchers discovered similar cells in the thymus.
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Vaccines against parasitic disease
In Columbus, Ohio, scientists have made significant strides in developing vaccines to combat leishmaniasis, a disfiguring skin disease, through animal studies.