Genetics
Newer methods may boost gene therapy's use for more diseases
Jordan Janz knew his gamble on an experimental gene therapy for his rare disease might be paying off when he returned to work and a friend sniffed him.
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Vaccination
NIH launches clinical trial of universal influenza vaccine candidate
A first-in-human, Phase 1 trial assessing the safety and immunogenicity of an investigational nanoparticle influenza vaccine designed to provide long-lasting protection against multiple flu virus strains has begun at the ...
Jun 2, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers develop new tools to battle cancer, advance genomics research
University of Virginia School of Medicine scientists have developed important new resources that will aid the battle against cancer and advance cutting-edge genomics research.
May 26, 2021
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Medical research
New therapy shows promise in future treatment of multiple myeloma
A preclinical study has found multiple myeloma is highly sensitive to a newly developed experimental therapy, according to research published today by Peter Mac scientists.
May 21, 2021
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Medical research
Do naturally high testosterone levels equal stronger female athletic performance?
Over the past few years, controversy has surrounded the World Athletics ruling that female hyperandrogenic athletes—female athletes with naturally high levels of testosterone—are banned from competing in certain track ...
May 14, 2021
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Immunology
Gene therapy restores immune function in children with rare immunodeficiency
An investigational gene therapy can safely restore the immune systems of infants and children who have a rare, life-threatening inherited immunodeficiency disorder, according to research supported in part by the National ...
May 12, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
New findings link brain's immune system to psychosis
New research at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden suggests a link between psychosis and a genetic change that affects the brain's immune system. The study published in Molecular Psychiatry may impact the development of modern ...
May 12, 2021
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Neuroscience
Computational model demonstrates similarity in how humans and insects learn about their surroundings
Even the humble fruit fly craves a dose of the happy hormone, according to a new study from the University of Sussex which shows how they may use dopamine to learn in a similar manner to humans.
May 7, 2021
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Neuroscience
Study identifies unique characteristics of human neurons
Scientists at the Krembil Brain Institute, part of University Health Network (UHN), in collaboration with colleagues at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), have used precious and rare access to live human cortical ...
May 3, 2021
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Medical research
Treatment found to improve cognitive function in patients with fragile X syndrome
An experimental treatment produced improvements in cognitive function and language in patients with fragile X syndrome, according to study results published on April 29 in Nature Medicine. Fragile X syndrome (known as FXS ...
Apr 29, 2021
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