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The Buzz on Genetically Modified Mosquitoes vs Malaria
Malaria has been a devastating disease throughout history, claiming between 150 to 300 million lives in the 20th century alone. Despite significant progress in…
Messenger RNA Delivery by Lipid Nanoparticles (LNPs)
What are they? Lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) are a crucial component in the delivery of RNA drugs, including mRNA-based therapeutics and small interfering RNA (siRNA)…
mRNA Delivery by Viral Vectors
What is it? mRNA delivery by viral vectors is a promising approach in the field of gene therapy and vaccine development. Viral vectors are…
Gene Therapy for Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a major global health concern: the devastating neurodegenerative disorder is responsible for 60-80 percent of all cases of dementia, and it…
Moderna’s mRNA Flu Vaccine Demonstrates Superiority in Phase III Trial
Moderna has announced positive interim results from the Phase III trial of its updated mRNA-1010 influenza vaccine. The company reported that the vaccine met…
Oligonucleotide Therapeutics: Drug-Drug Interactions (DDI)
What is it? It is unavoidable for patients to have no other substances in their body when being administered a treatment. Whether it is…
Cryopreservation Breakthrough: Organs Frozen in Time Could Revolutionize Transplant Medicine
The notion of suspended animation, often portrayed in science fiction, is based on the idea that bodies can be cryopreserved for a long time…
Gene Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder with no known cure. Current treatment options are limited, aiming to alleviate some symptoms through a combination…
“Truly Stunning” Research Genetically Engineers Virgin Birth in Fruit Flies
For the first time, scientists have genetically engineered fruit flies to undergo parthenogenesis, also known as virgin birth or asexual reproduction. The research, published…
What Is a Vector in Gene Therapy?
Gene therapy continues to emerge as a promising approach in the treatment and prevention of a wide range of disorders and diseases. Central to…
Examining the Expanding Landscape of Weight Loss Injectables
Recent headlines have been abuzz with the groundbreaking weight loss results achieved with the injectable drug semaglutide, demonstrating the potential for people with obesity…
Oligonucleotide Anti-Drug Antibodies (ADAs)
What is it? An anti-drug antibody, ADA, is an antibody that binds to the therapeutic drug. They are formed as an immune response when…
