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DDN editors break down a surprising connection between microplastics and antimicrobial resistance, vitamin D for multiple sclerosis, obesity drugs updates, and more news from this week.
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An enzyme reconstructed from a three-billion-year-old bacterium widens gene editing capabilities to even more regions of the genome.
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Most cancer cells have the wrong number of chromosomes, known as aneuploidy. Scientists are finding ways to target this flaw with new treatments.
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Michelle Werner and her team at Alltrna are developing novel tRNA therapeutics to overwrite mutations shared by hundreds of rare genetic diseases.
 A woman injects herself with a GLP-1 pen in the stomach.Metabolic Disease
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GLP-1 agonists have transformed the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity, but they come with side effects. Physicians say the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Cancer Research News

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Novel endocrine therapies for breast cancer are on the way

Pfizer researchers are developing new treatments to target breast cancer tumors that flourish in the presence of hormones.
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Advancing immuno-oncology research with cellular assays

Explore critical insights into immunogenicity and immunotoxicity assays for cancer therapies.

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Explained: What is mesenchymal stem cell therapy?

Born to differentiate and heal, mesenchymal stem cells carry great potential for treating a wide spectrum of diseases.
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Milestone: The history of bone marrow transplantation

In a journey fraught with heartache and persistence, medical research giants paved the way for successful bone marrow transplantation. 

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Explained: How are metabolite biomarkers improving drug discovery and development?

By offering a rich source of insights into disease and drugs, metabolite biomarkers are at the forefront of therapeutic exploration.
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Developments in drug discovery

Explore the latest innovations and strategies reshaping the path to new therapeutics.
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