Gene Therapy Restores Hearing in Groundbreaking Study A major new study has shown that gene therapy can restore hearing not just in theory, but in practice. In a groundbreaking development, a deaf teenager and a 24-year-old have heard sounds for the first time thanks to innovative gene therapy. This remarkable breakthrough paves the way for […]
Scientists achieve world-first gene editing of mitochondrial DNA in patient cells
Scientists Achieve World-First Gene Editing of Mitochondrial DNA in Patient Cells In a major step toward treating rare mitochondrial diseases, researchers in the Netherlands have successfully achieved the world’s first gene editing of mitochondrial DNA in patient cells. This groundbreaking accomplishment opens up a realm of possibilities for the treatment of genetic disorders that affect […]
Deadly tomb fungus that killed 10 scientists now yields powerful cancer-killing drugÂ
Deadly Tomb Fungus That Killed 10 Scientists Now Yields Powerful Cancer-Killing Drug Researchers have harnessed a deadly fungus (Aspergillus flavus) to create a powerful cancer-fighting agent. The same fungus that tragically took the lives of ten scientists in a mysterious tomb in the depths of the Egyptian desert has now been transformed into a potential […]
Scientists develop breakthrough blood test for rare genetic disorders in children
Scientists Develop Breakthrough Blood Test for Rare Genetic Disorders in Children In a major leap for genetic diagnostics, scientists from the University of Melbourne and the Royal Children’s Hospital have developed a groundbreaking blood test capable of identifying a wide range of rare genetic disorders in children. This innovative test represents a significant advancement in […]
Breakthrough Alzheimer’s study finds enzyme that ties brain inflammation to memory loss
Breakthrough Alzheimer’s Study Finds Enzyme that Ties Brain Inflammation to Memory Loss In a major breakthrough, scientists have identified a little-known enzyme as a key trigger in the development of Alzheimer’s disease. This enzyme, known as MMP-9, has been found to play a crucial role in the inflammatory processes that lead to memory loss in […]
Scientists make neural ‘invisibility cloak’ to treat Parkinson’s disease in rats
Scientists Develop a Neural ‘Invisibility Cloak’ to Revolutionize Parkinson’s Disease Treatment Neurological conditions like Parkinson’s disease impact the movement, balance, and quality of life of millions worldwide. The quest to find innovative and effective treatments for such conditions has led to groundbreaking research in the field of neuroscience. Recently, a team of scientists has made […]
Gene-edited pig liver functions 10 days in human, marking a medical breakthrough
Gene-Edited Pig Liver Functions 10 Days in Human, Marking a Medical Breakthrough The wait for a life-saving organ is agonizing. Every eight minutes, another name is added to the transplant list in the United States, according to the Department of Health and Human Services. With the shortage of human organs for transplantation becoming more critical […]