Oncology & Cancer

An ancient anti-cancer mechanism: DISE

A new editorial paper titled "DISE, an ancient anti-cancer mechanism that senses mutational load in cancerous cells?" has been published in Oncotarget.

Genetics

Advances in gene therapy for CLN2 batten disease

A new study shows that delivery of gene therapy to correct the gene mutations that cause CLN2 disease, or Batten disease, directly into the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) has potential therapeutic effects. The study, conducted ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia

Using focused ultrasound to treat Alzheimer's and Parkinson's

The Ultrasound and Elasticity Imaging Laboratory, led by Elisa Konofagou, Robert and Margaret Hariri Professor of Biomedical Engineering, develops novel, ultrasound-based techniques for both imaging and therapeutic applications.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

New study shows promising evidence for sickle cell gene therapy

New research published in the New England Journal of Medicine indicates that stem cell gene therapy may offer a promising, curative treatment for the painful, inherited blood disorder sickle cell disease (SCD).

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