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fromIndependent
1 week ago

Luke O'Neill: The babies born with DNA from two mothers and one father - and how it could save their lives

A new method allows for the replacement of faulty DNA, preventing mitochondrial diseases in children.
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 weeks ago

Charles Rice, Nobel Prize winner in Medicine: It's a crime that a drug exists that could cure everyone yet not everybody has access to it'

Charles Rice's discovery of the hepatitis C virus has led to significant advancements in treatment and the saving of millions of lives.
#gene-editing
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fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

Science that gives humans more say over their destinies - Harvard Gazette

David Liu's gene-editing technologies demonstrate significant potential, notably in treating a severe genetic condition using CRISPR for the first time.
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

A promising genetic treatment tailor-made for a baby born with a rare disorder

Doctors have successfully treated a baby with a rare genetic disorder using bespoke gene-editing therapy, showing promising early results.
OMG science
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

Science that gives humans more say over their destinies - Harvard Gazette

David Liu's gene-editing technologies demonstrate significant potential, notably in treating a severe genetic condition using CRISPR for the first time.
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

A promising genetic treatment tailor-made for a baby born with a rare disorder

Doctors have successfully treated a baby with a rare genetic disorder using bespoke gene-editing therapy, showing promising early results.
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fromsfist.com
3 months ago

Sunday Links: UCSF Neurologist Wins $3 Million Prize For Groundbreaking Multiple Sclerosis Research

Fire in Fremont apartment resulted in one death and multiple injuries.
Measles cases surge in Texas with second child death confirmed.
Two sex offenders arrested in Rohnert Park during safety compliance checks.
UCSF neurologist honored for contributions to multiple sclerosis research.
Alternative medicine
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago

It Makes You Lose Weight. Now They Say It Curbs Alcohol Cravings. Is It Too Good to Be True?

Ozempic may represent a significant breakthrough in treating multiple health conditions beyond just diabetes and weight loss.
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Doctored by Charles Piller review the scandal that derailed Alzheimer's research

The amyloid hypothesis may not be the definitive cause of Alzheimer's disease, leading to misguided research funding and a lack of breakthroughs.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

British professor makes thrilling' breakthrough for cancer that killed his mother

A breakthrough in cancer research identifies a critical protein for chordoma treatment, offering new hope for effective therapies.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Atlantic
8 months ago

Seven Stories About Promising Medical Discoveries

Recent breakthroughs in lupus treatment offer renewed hope for patients.
New male contraception methods could reshape women's reproductive health.
Systems issues have delayed food-allergy solutions from reaching patients.
Phage therapy may provide answers to the growing antibiotic resistance crisis.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Rachel had been ready to leave me if our IVF hadn't worked': writer Jack Thorne on how his family's fertility struggles inspired his new film

In the face of societal and medical opposition, Bob Edwards, Patrick Steptoe, and Jean Purdy paved the way for IVF, resulting in the birth of Louise Joy Brown in 1978.
Writing
fromwww.nytimes.com
9 months ago

Have We Reached Peak Human Life Span?

According to the new research in Nature Aging, life expectancy rates have been increasing but are now starting to plateau. The study analyzed data from various countries known for longevity, revealing that while life expectancies have risen, the rate of increase is slowing down, indicating we may be nearing the biological limits of human lifespan.
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