MeSH tree: G05.360.080
HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, was first identified in 1983. To catch this virus was initially a death sentence, but today, thanks to antiretroviral drugs, it can be kept in check. However, there is still no cure.
Nov 9, 2023
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There is no cure for progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a brain disorder marked by walking and balance difficulties. Its symptoms also mimic Parkinson's disease and dementia. The condition leads to rapid, progressive decline ...
Nov 3, 2023
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A new gene therapy for sickle cell disease has been deemed safe by a U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel, paving the way for full approval by early December 2023.
Nov 2, 2023
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An early phase in the process of developing Alzheimer's disease is a metabolic increase in a part of the brain called the hippocampus, report researchers from Karolinska Institutet in a study published in Molecular Psychiatry. ...
Oct 31, 2023
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RIKEN geneticists have developed a tool that can quickly and accurately analyze variants in mobile genetic elements, commonly known as "jumping genes." This promises to shed light on the role such variants play in disease.
Oct 31, 2023
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Born with a deadly blood disease, Clint and Alissa Finlayson's adopted daughters—Ada, nine, and Lily, 12—are the first patients on the West Coast to receive a new gene therapy offered by UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland.
Oct 28, 2023
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Cancer drugs often don't behave as expected in clinical trials. A study published Oct. 11 in the journal Cell Chemical Biology explores why drugs under development are unlikely to work due to insufficient genetic analysis.
Oct 25, 2023
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In two parallel projects, researchers at Karolinska Institutet have been involved in creating the most comprehensive atlases of human brain cells to date. The two studies, which are published in Science, provide clues on ...
Oct 12, 2023
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In a major step toward untangling the genetic complexities of rare diseases, KAUST researchers have unveiled an innovative AI-based tool that leverages varied symptom descriptions, along with evidence from the scientific ...
Oct 10, 2023
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To discover new treatments for genetic disorders, scientists need a thorough knowledge of prior literature to determine the best gene/protein targets and the most promising drugs to test. However, biomedical literature is ...
Oct 3, 2023
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