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Infant with rare, incurable disease is first to successfully receive personalized gene therapy treatment
A research team supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has developed and safely delivered a personalized gene editing therapy to treat an infant with a life-threatening, incurable genetic disease. The infant, who was diagnosed with the rare condition carbamoyl phosphate synthetase 1 (CPS1) deficiency shortly after birth, has responded positively to the treatment.
Capillary blood collection system shows promise
Capillary blood sampling enables the collection of smaller volumes of blood and may benefit patients who require frequent disease monitoring.
Innovative technology offers non-invasive way to observe blood clotting
Researchers from the University of Tokyo have found a way to observe clotting activity in blood as it happens - without needing invasive procedures. Using a new type of microscope and artificial intelligence (AI), their study shows how platelet clumping can be tracked in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD), opening the door to safer, more personalized treatment.
US Mortality Rates among Young Adults Have Soared Pre- and Post-Pandemic, Study Finds
Clinical laboratories could be part of the solution in tracking down the underlying conditions early and steering young patients towards healthier outcomes.
CAR-T Cell Therapy for Cancer Causes Brain Fog
Cancer treatment with a cell-based immunotherapy causes mild cognitive impairment, a Stanford Medicine team found. They also identified compounds that could treat it.
Taurine identified as a key regulator of myeloid cancers
"Since taurine is a common ingredient in energy drinks and is often provided as a supplement to mitigate the side effects of chemotherapy, our work suggests that it may be of interest to carefully consider the benefits of supplemental taurine in leukemia patients."
CLN Article A streamlined algorithm for better HIV testing
A two-step algorithm that would be easier for labs to follow and would shorten time to diagnosis is described.
Antibiotics from Human Use Are Contaminating Rivers Worldwide, Study Shows
Researchers estimated about 8,500 tons of antibiotics end up in river systems each year after passing through the human body and wastewater systems
Brain imaging study reveals the power of 'eureka moments'
Have you ever been stuck on a problem, puzzling over something for what felt like ages without getting anywhere, but then suddenly the answer came to you like a bolt from the blue?
Biological 'Clocks' Key to Accelerated Aging in Shift Workers
Muscle cells contain their own circadian clocks, and disrupting them with shift work can have a profound impact on aging.
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