Comprehensive clinical sequencing opens door to the promise of precision medicine
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital study highlights the power of comprehensive whole genome, whole exome and RNA sequencing to better ...
Tag: Gene Therapy
The gene’s-eye view of evolution
New book reviews the history of the gene's-eye view of evolution by describing current disagreements and conceptual debates, and highlighting ...
Study identifies MET amplification as driver for some non-small cell lung cancers
CU Cancer Center researchers get positive results treating patients with MET-inhibitor drug crizotinibCredit: CU Cancer Center A study led by ...
Quantum physics helps destroy cancer cells
Researchers have found a way to enhance radiation therapy using novel iodine nanoparticlesCredit: Mindy Takamiya/Kyoto University iCeMS Cancer cell death ...
Melanoma registry results shine light on rare pediatric cancer
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital scientists created a registry for molecular analysis of pediatric melanoma that provides insight into treatment.Credit: ...
Making sense of antisense gene silencing
Credit: Department of Neurology and Neurological Science,TMDU Researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) find proteins that bind to ...
Genetic study of liver cancer reveals new drug target
Credit: Craig AJ et al., 2021, PLOS Genetics Drugs targeting the gene MAGEA3 may help block the growth of hepatocellular ...
Foundation awards $1.25 million to MIND Institute to study rare genetic condition
Experts will search for molecular therapies for SYNGAP1 syndrome, which impacts brain developmentCredit: UC Davis Health The RDM Positive Impact ...
‘Suffocating’ cancer: A new headway in melanoma immunotherapy
Disrupting cancer cell ability to adapt to low oxygen conditions shows promise in melanomaCredit: Dr. Bassam Janji and Dr. Salem ...
Scientists demonstrate promising new approach for treating cystic fibrosis
Scientists led by UNC School of Medicine researchers Silvia Kreda, Ph.D., and Rudolph Juliano, Ph.D., created an improved oligonucleotide therapy ...
Scientists uncover the mysteries of how viruses evolve
Scientists uncover the mysteries of how viruses evolveCredit: ETH Zürich / Stephan Tette The team say their findings have implications ...
LIM domain only 1: One gene, many roles in cancer
Researchers detail another gene target that could be the crucial link to curing different cancersCredit: Chinese Medical Journal Humans have ...
New adaptable nanoparticle platform enables enhanced delivery of gene therapies
Credit: RCSI Scientists have developed polypeptide-based materials that act as effective vectors for delivering gene therapies. The first-of-its-kind platform enables ...
Study supports gene therapy as a promising treatment for soft bone disease
A single dose of AAV8-TNAP-D10 may be safe and effective for hypophosphatasiaCredit: Sanford Burnham Prebys LA JOLLA, CALIF. - June ...