Antibody therapy training phagocytes to destroy tumors now tested on patients
Developed by researchers at the University of Turku in Finland, an immunotherapeutic antibody therapy re-educates macrophages to activate passivated cytotoxic ...
Tag: Gene Therapy
Human cells can change job to fight diabetes
For the first time, researchers have shown that ordinary human cells can change their original function. This may give new ...
Genetic variations in a fourth gene linked to elevated leukemia risk in Hispanic children
Credit: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (MEMPHIS, Tenn.--Feb. 14, 2019) St. Jude Children's Research Hospital scientists have identified genetic variations ...
The novel method Nested CRISPR enables efficient genome editing using long DNA fragments
Credit: IDIBELL CRISPR is a technique that is revolutionizing biomedical research through high-precision genome editing. However, even though it allows ...
Researchers find new treatment for Chlamydia
Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed a new way to prevent and treat Chlamydia, the most common sexually ...
Researchers publish largest description of ST3GAL5 (GM3 Synthase) deficiency
Researchers have combined the largest description of ST3GAL5 (GM3 synthase) deficiency using detailed natural history data from 104 individuals of ...
First patient affected by a mutation in the nucleoside transporter SLC28 gene family
Nucleosides: essential biomolecules for lifeCredit: University of Barcelona A research team has described the first case of a patient affected ...
A muscle protein promotes nerve healing
Credit: © RUB, Marquard Typically, damaged nerve fibres of the central nervous system (CNS) in the brain, the optic nerve ...
2019 Louis-Jeantet Prize for Medicine awarded to Botond Roska
As one of the best-endowed awards in Europe, the Louis-Jeantet Prizes foster scientific excellenceCredit: iob.ch Botond Roska is awarded the ...
Kazan University to provide gene technology medications for snow leopards
A project was started in cooperation with Kazan Zoo Head of Gene and Cell Technologies Lab Albert Rizvanov comments, "We ...
More accurate leukemia diagnosis expected as researchers refine leukemia classification
Research led by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital means more than 90 percent of the most common cases of childhood ...
Gene-editing tool CRISPR repurposed to develop better antibiotics
MADISON, Wis. -- A University of Wisconsin-Madison researcher and his collaborators at the University of California, San Francisco have repurposed ...
Ultra-sturdy bones, with a surprising origin, suggest new osteoporosis approach
After blocking estrogen signals in brain, experts say they've 'never seen bone this strong'Credit: Candice Herber / UCSF Core Center ...
UCLA researchers correct genetic mutation that causes IPEX, a life-threatening autoimmune syndrome
Credit: UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center UCLA researchers led by Dr. Donald Kohn have created a method for modifying ...
Giving Cas9 an 'on' switch for better control of CRISPR gene editing
New CRISPR-Cas9 variants respond to viral and cellular proteasesCredit: UC Berkeley CRISPR-Cas9 is a revolutionary tool in part because of ...
CNIO researchers confirm links between aggressive prostate cancer and hereditary breast cancer
Credit: CNIO Aggressive prostate cancer, one of the leading causes of cancer deaths in men, is associated with BRCA2 mutations, ...
NYSCF inks strategic partnership with Ngene Therapeutics
Research teams will use stem cell and gene editing technologies to advance cell-based therapies for devastating diseasesCredit: Samwan Rob, NYSCF ...
Researchers overcome hurdle in CRISPR gene editing for muscular dystrophy
Increasing 'flags' in CRISPR extends effectiveness of treatment in miceCredit: Justin Kelley/MU Health The gene editing technique known as CRISPR ...
Case Western Reserve's John Tilton, MD, secures 4th Falk Catalyst Award
Funding to support development of new gene therapy delivery systemCredit: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine John "Chip" Tilton, ...
The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research funds eight high-risk, high-reward projects
Announcing the inaugural cohort of The Mark Foundation's Emerging Leader Awards NEW YORK, NY -- The Mark Foundation for Cancer ...
