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Gene transfer by viruses treats patients in clinical trials

August 26, 2024 by Nikos Parisis in Medicine, Research.

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FARMINGTON, CT - AUGUST 27: Assistant Professor of Genetics and Developmental Biology Stormy Chamberlain holds a tray of stem cells at the University of Connecticut`s (UConn) Stem Cell Institute at the UConn Health Center on August 27, 2024 in Farmington, Connecticut. UConn scientists and students have been recipients of federal grants for work using human embryonic stem cells and could be significantly affected by a federal court ruling that would limit funding for embryonic stem cell research. On August 23, U.S. District Judge Royce C. Lamberth issued a preliminary injunction in Washington, D.C., halting all federal funding for basic research into embryonic stem cell technology. Stem cell research is believed to offer great hope in finding treatments to many diseases and illnesses including heart attacks, strokes and spinal cord injuries. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Therapeutic genes were transferred into patients and stalled the progression of or reverted symptoms.

A natural fruit compound found to protect from cardiovascular diseases

August 20, 2024 by Nikos Parisis in Medicine, Research.

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Oranges hang from a branch in the Indian village of Latpanchar some 40kms north from Siliguri on December 8, 2012. Latpanchar plantation was established in 1943 with a focus upon delivery of natural Quinine from the Cinchona medicine plants. During the subsequent decades, the plantation also diversified into a variety of crops like Cinchona, Ipecac and Mandarin Orange, which also drew major revenue for the region. AFP PHOTO/ Diptendu DUTTA (Photo credit should read DIPTENDU DUTTA/AFP/Getty Images)

New study finds that flavonoids, naturally occurring compounds in citric fruits, can protect from chronic inflammation, which can cause cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and diabetes.

Extreme drought may have caused Bronze Age civilizations to collapse

August 15, 2024 by Roni Jacobson in Research.

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A "Male Statue" with typical Mesopotamian features, dating back to the mid 3rd millenium BC is on display during a press preview of the "Roads of Arabia" exhibition at Berlin's Pergamon museum January 25, 2012. "Roads of Arabia: Archaeology and History of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia? is the first-ever comprehensive international exhibition of Saudi Arabia?s historical artifacts, from 6.000 BC to the birth of the Saudi kingdom in 1932. The exhibition opens from 26 January to 09 April 2012. AFP PHOTO / JOHN MACDOUGALL (Photo credit should read JOHN MACDOUGALL/AFP/Getty Images)

Changing climate could have been a key factor in the demise of civilizations.

A potential safe and effective therapy for Duchenne’s muscular dystrophy

August 12, 2024 by Nikos Parisis in Medicine, Research.

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Actresses Chrishell Stause and Melissa Claire Egan attend an Evening In Honor Of The Muscular Dystrophy Association Canali.

A clinical trial of a new drug showed remarkable improvement in Duchenne’s muscular dystrophy patients.

A putative diagnostic blood test for dementia and Alzheimer’s disease

August 5, 2024 by Nikos Parisis in Medicine, Research.

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British Prime Minister David Cameron (C) speaks with representatives of Alzheimer's Society Dementia Friends during an information session in Downing Street. Getty/ Facundo Arrizabalaga

Researchers at Saarland University in Hamburg, Germany developed a method to differentiate healthy individuals from those with dementia.

New cancer treatment protects mice from lethal doses of chemo

August 1, 2024 by Nikos Parisis in Medicine, Research.

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A patient is pictured in her room in a special treatment unit for teenagers from 15 to 25 years old living with cancer. AFP/ Getty/ Jean-Philippe Ksiazek

Mice treated with two molecules could tolerate lethal doses of chemotherapy.

Program improves employment prospects for young adults with autism

August 1, 2024 by Roni Jacobson in Medicine.

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The Autism Awareness Walk 2013 in New Delhi. AFP/Getty Images/Prakash Singh

Enrolling high school students with ASD in a job-training program could have a positive effect on their long-term employment prospects.

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