For First Time, a Fatal Enzyme Deficiency is Treated in the Womb to Save a Child
16-month-old Ayla inherited Pompe disease from her family genetics, but her life was saved when doctors administered drugs to her in utero
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CAR T-Cell Therapy Sends Lupus into Remission for Patients, Using Specially-Armed Immune Cells
The revolutionary cancer CAR T-cell therapy has proven to work also in five patients with lupus, sending the disorder into remission.
Natural Defenses in Plants May Be Successful in Humans Against Neurodegenerative Diseases: New Study
The multidisciplinary team identified the chloroplast plant protein SPP as the reason why plants are unaffected by the problematic protein.
UPDATE-World's First Drug to Regrow Teeth Enters Clinical Trials
If successful, the next trial will include children with anodontia, a condition where children are born without some of their teeth.
Potential Cure for Most Common Deadly Pregnancy Complication Was Already Invented-For Treating Alzheimer's
A protein long believed to be linked with Alzheimer's has now been identified as a potential smoking gun for pre-eclampsia.
Ultrasound Scanners Inside of a Bra Could Detect Breast Cancer Earlier, and Between Screenings
The device was developed at MIT, at once worn, it allows the user to move an ultrasound tracker across the bra and check for tumors.
New Blood Test Could Diagnose Parkinson's Before it Begins Damaging the Nervous System
Current diagnoses of Parkinson's are largely based on clinical symptoms after significant neurological damage has already occurred
A Powerful Antibiotic That Can Tackle Superbugs Has Been Discovered in the 'Dark Matter' of Bacteria
Scientists in the US managed to grow the bacteria out of a morass of life cleverly coined ‘bacterial dark matter."
Scientists Regrow Retina Cells to Tackle Leading Cause of Blindness Using Nanotechnology
Humans have no ability to regrow retinal pigment cells, but scientists have determined how to do it in vitro using pluripotent stem cells.
Using the Body's 'Invisible Scalpel' to Remove Brain Cancer With Immunotherapy at Salk Institute
Glioblastoma is the most common form of brain tumor, and while it's also the most deadly, the brain has the immune cells to destroy them.
How Lizards Regenerate their Tails Could Lead to Arthritis Treatments: Key Cartilage Cells Identified
Remarkably, the researchers were able to induce cartilage regeneration in the limbs of lizards, which do not regrow like their tails.
Molecule that Kills Most Solid Cancer Tumor Cells Leaving Others Unaffected Shows Promise After 20 Years' Hard Work
The Phase 1 clinical trial is open at City of Hope in LA, and open to all patients who haven't responded to existing cancer treatments.
Simple Test for Children with Sinusitis Could Slash Antibiotic Use
Over five million kids in the USA receive antibiotics for sinus infections, but only half of such infections are caused by bacteria.
Veterinary Conference Turns into Free Clinic to Care for the Pets of Denver's Homeless
The event held over last weekend allowed anyone to bring in an animal to receive a free health check, vaccinations, and essential supplies.
Party Drug Ketamine Can Stop Severe Depression-Researcher Wants Funding for the 'Powerful Treatment'
A low-cost version of ketamine to treat severe depression has performed strongly in a double-blind trial that compared it with placebo.
Simple Urine Test Could Detect a Deadly Brain Tumor that Can Kill Within 12 Months
Led by a team at Japan's Nagoya University, scientists were able to successfully detect IDH1 mutation, a characteristic mutation of gliomas.
Tiny Scaled Robot Inspired by a Pangolin Can Roll About and Could Deliver Lifesaving Medications
When most of us think of the word "robot" we think of something made of hard metal and wires but that's not entirely accurate.
A Paralyzed Man Walks Again Using Device that Connects His Thoughts to His Spinal Cord
It's long been supposed that implants could connect prosthetics to the brain in a way that stimulates nervous system commands.
Hope for Tinnius Sufferers After Device Found to Reduce Ear Ringing by 60%
More than 60% of participants reported significantly reduced tinnitus symptoms after the six weeks of active treatment.
'Landmark' Peanut Allergy Skin Patch Desensitizes Kids Using Immunotherapy to Stop Allergic Reactions
Unlike allergies to shellfish, peanut allergies can be particularly dangerous because peanuts are often packed alongside other food products.
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