Huntington’s disease (HD), a devastating inherited neurodegenerative disorder, typically manifests in adulthood, progressively impairing motor functions, cognitive capabilities, and overall brain function over approximately 15 to 20 years post-diagnosis. Despite the discovery over three decades ago
Increasing incidences of bowel cancer are an alarming public health issue, so researchers have been examining dietary factors that might mitigate this risk. Recent research has indicated that calcium, a mineral predominantly found in dairy products, plays a protective role in preventing bowel
In a significant step toward understanding and combating childhood cancers and congenital disorders, the Gabriella Miller Kids First Pediatric Research Program (Kids First), an initiative of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has released two comprehensive new datasets. Focusing on childhood
In an unexpected turn of events that sent ripples through the biotechnology sector, Pliant Therapeutics' shares experienced a dramatic plunge after the company voluntarily halted the Phase 2b/3 trial of its experimental fibrosis drug, bexotegrast. The decision, advised by a clinical trial
Recent findings illuminate the potential benefits of BIO 300, an oral suspension aimed at improving lung function in COVID-19 patients following hospital discharge. Results from a Phase 2 clinical trial, conducted by Humanetics Corporation, underscore the drug's ability to significantly enhance
Dengue fever, a mosquito-borne viral disease, affects millions of people worldwide, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions. This debilitating illness is transmitted by infected Aedes mosquitoes, leading to severe symptoms and complications for many afflicted individuals. Despite the high
