Scientists Discover Genetic Cause of Lupus, a Chronic Autoimmune Disease
Researchers used CRISPR to identify a genetic cause of the autoimmune disease lupus, which can lead to new treatments.
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CRISPR Gene-Editing Experiment Partly Restores Vision In Legally Blind Patients
An experimental trial of seven patients with LCA, regained some of their vision after being legally-blind, through CRISPR gene-editing.
Breakthrough Using CRISPR to Target Fat Cells in Genetic Study of Obesity
Researchers at the University of Michigan describe a breakthrough using CRISPR-Cas9 to target fat cells in the genetic DNA.
We Can Now Use CRISPR Gene Editing on Ticks - to Fight Lyme Disease in Humans
We can now use CRISPR gene editing on ticks to prevent Lyme Disease in humans, researchers at Penn State have discovered.
3 Years After CRISPR Treatment 73 of 75 Patients Cured of Blood Disease - FDA Approval is Near
Vertex hope to market what would be the first FDA-approved CRISPR treatment in the U.S. by the end of the year,
Aggressive Leukemia Disappears in 13-Year-old Girl Who was First to Receive New CRISPR Treatment
In the latest CRISPR success story, a 13-year-old girl whose leukemia had not responded to other treatments now has no detectable cancer cells. She received a dose of immune cells that were genetically edited to attack the leukemia, a method that's been used with other cancers. A form of cancer in the bone marrow tissue, […]
FDA Clears First Study of CRISPR Gene-Editing in Human Patients
The advantages are huge if such a drug could be proven to work well—a lack of hospital and laboratory work would save a patient thousands
New Enzyme Allows CRISPR Technology to Accurately Target Almost Any Human Gene
A new CRISPR gene editing technology expands access to nearly every gene to potentially target and treat a broader range of diseases.
Crazy Insulin Prices Now a Thing of the Past in U.S. After Government Initiates Monthly Cost of $35
Big pharma companies now have to provide rebates to Medicare if the cost of their drug rose faster than the price of inflation.
Another Study Shows African Psychedelic Plant Ibogaine Treats Traumatic Brain Injury in Vets With 'Dramatic' Results
An African psychedelic plant significantly alleviated symptoms of war veterans suffering from traumatic brain injuries, shows new study.
What Does it Mean to Be Healthy? Top Ways Americans Will Pursue Self-Care in 2024
The majority of Americans (62%) believe there are too many different ideas of what it means to be "healthy", according to new survey.
Study Shows Hearing Aids May Help People Live Longer-Reducing Risk of Death by 24%
New research suggests hearing aids may help people live longer, showing that such devices reduce the risk of death by almost 25 percent.
Scientists Hail New Antibiotic That Can Kill Drug-Resistant Bacteria
Known as CRAB for short, it is classified as a priority 1 pathogen by the WHO, a significant cause of damaging infections in patients.
Baby That Had Spinal Surgery While in the Womb Can Now Walk and Run
Spina bifida can leave sufferers dependent on supports or crutches, and in severe cases, they can be wheelchair-bound.
Smokers Twice as Likely to Quit if Using Drug from Laburnum Tree, Finds Study
A major study conducted recently by Oxford University found that just 6 out of 100 smokers can break the addiction without any form of aid.
Number of Electric School Buses More than Doubled in the U.S. in Past Year
The number of electric school buses operating or delivered in the U.S. has more than doubled—from 598 in 2022 to 1,285 through June 2023.
Scientists Find Drug that Could Combat Resistant Infections Like MRSA, Thanks to AI
MIT researchers discovered a class of compounds that can kill a drug-resistant bacterium that causes 10,000 deaths in the US annually.
How Zinc Helps You Fight Off Infections, Including Colds
Researchers have found that getting enough zinc plays a surprisingly crucial role in health, particularly within the immune system
After Taking Vitamin B2 Baby Becomes Solitary Case of Recovery from Rare Genetic Disease
There have been just 20 recorded cases of this genetic disease, called Mitchell Syndrome, and it was only named back in 2019.
The Mystery of Red Wine Headaches is Solved as Scientists Discover Why Some People React
The reason why drinking red wine can leave some people with a banging head has been discovered by scientists.
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