Rare & Genetic Diseases
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In a Phase 2b trial, Khondrion’s sonlicromanol led to significant health benefits for patients with mitochondrial disease linked to a common mutation. 
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A gene therapy targeting organs beyond the brain could improve quality of life and possibly extend survival in children with the neurodegenerative disease.
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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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Michelle Werner and her team at Alltrna are developing novel tRNA therapeutics to overwrite mutations shared by hundreds of rare genetic diseases.
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People and mice with ALS-linked mutations show altered sleep patterns early in life. Modifying sleep hormone levels normalized sleep cycles in mice.
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Enzyme replacement therapy has been the mainstay of Pompe disease. New and emerging therapies may provide more options for patients.
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New dual AAV vector delivery overcomes challenges in delivering large genes.
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The gene therapy treats the rare genetic disease AADC deficiency by delivering a functional gene into the brain.
Discover new advancements in modeling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
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A small percentage of cells in healthy breast tissue show chromosomal abnormalities often linked to cancer, a finding with potential diagnostic implications.
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The FDA approved two new medications for Niemann-Pick disease type C that improve symptoms, showing the power of community advocacy.
Learn practical strategies for using artificial intelligence to find the best drug candidate.
Advanced gene editing, delivery, and analytical tools are driving better gene therapies.
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Rett syndrome currently has no cure. Now, innovations in gene therapy bring the possibility of treating the root cause of the disease closer than ever before.
Emerging CRISPR screening methods are shaping what’s possible in drug development and precision medicine.
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Drug repurposing trials for ichthyosis reveal complexity in the long-untreated disease.
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Previous genome editing techniques only work when delivered early in life. This approach could help preserve hearing that is lost later on.
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Achieving higher accuracy and depth in bottom-up proteomics involves navigating a multifaceted process with various steps and challenges.
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Epilepsy onset and seizure severity are linked to variants in the SCN2A gene, potentially leading to improved diagnostics and treatments.
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BioSpring and Pantherna agree on strategic cooperation in the field of genome editing
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