A Breakthrough in Osteoporosis Treatment
In a world where an aging population faces increasing health challenges, a silent epidemic is quietly eroding the quality of life for millions. Osteoporosis affects one in three women and one in five men over 50 worldwide, weakening bones and leaving them …
Genes Protect Some People From Obesity
In a world where weight loss methods range from trendy diets to prescription medications, a new genetic study offers a fresh perspective. A rare genetic variation has been found to shield individuals from gaining weight, even on a high-fat diet. This …
Gene Therapy to Restore Hearing: A New Portal
One of the most significant hurdles to providing gene therapies for hearing loss is access to the inner ear. Our ears are intricate and feature complex structures that make getting treatment into the cochlea difficult. Recently, a study led by Mathiesen and …
Adenoviruses in Gene Therapy & Gene Editing
One of the more exciting opportunities in medical technology is using a virus to carry genetic information in the form of DNA and RNA in the cells. One of the most commonly used viruses is adenoviruses. In fact, adenoviruses account for about …
New Hope for Hereditary Deafness: Latest Results
Approximately 430 million people live with disabling hearing loss, and 26 million individuals are affected by congenital hearing loss, with 60% of cases attributed to genetic factors. Given the large number of people affected by this type of hearing loss, the recent …
6 Ways to Engineer Adenoviruses for Gene Therapy and Vaccines
Once perceived as mere pathogens, adenoviruses have transformed remarkably, becoming indispensable allies in the fight against genetic disorders. In an era where medical innovation is paramount, adenovirus gene therapy is a beacon of hope, offering new avenues for combating genetic disorders through …
Things You Should Know About Adenoviruses
Once perceived as mere pathogens, adenoviruses have transformed remarkably, becoming indispensable allies in the fight against genetic disorders. In an era where medical innovation is paramount, adenovirus gene therapy is a beacon of hope, offering new avenues for combating genetic disorders through …
Gene Therapy Restores Hearing for Deaf Baby
The tale of Opal Sandy, a deaf baby, has captured widespread interest. Restoring her hearing through gene therapy holds potential for individuals with genetic deafness and other inherited conditions. This offers a beacon of hope where conventional treatments have fallen short. Opal …
The Ethics Of Brain-Machine Interfaces: Concerns And Considerations
This story is part of a series on the current progression in Regenerative Medicine. This piece discusses advances in brain-machine interfaces. In 1999, I defined regenerative medicine as the collection of interventions that restore normal function to tissues and organs damaged by …
Slowing ALS Progression Through Gene Therapy
This story is part of a series on the current progression in Regenerative Medicine. In 1999, I defined regenerative medicine as the collection of interventions that restore tissues and organs damaged by disease, injured by trauma, or worn by time to normal …
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