Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive respiratory condition that profoundly impacts patients' quality of life and incurs substantial healthcare costs. Effective management of COPD often necessitates the use of inhaled medications, such as corticosteroids, long-acting
Gene therapy has emerged as a promising frontier for treating a range of genetic disorders, but effectively delivering therapeutic genes to the kidneys remains a significant challenge. Researchers at the Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine have been delving into the complex
The role of artificial intelligence (AI) in drug discovery and development has been a topic of increasing interest and debate, with many experts heralding its promise to transform the process by reducing time and costs significantly. Amid the excitement, however, there remain substantial challenges
The groundbreaking exploration of mRNA vaccines, most notably recognized for their pivotal role in combating the COVID-19 pandemic, has far-reaching implications that extend beyond infectious disease management into the realm of oncology. Researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Traditionally, it is believed that each cell contains two copies of each gene, one from each parent, playing equal parts in cellular functions. This new study challenges that notion by revealing that some cells exhibit a bias and inactivate one parental gene copy over the other. This phenomenon,
Endometriosis, a chronic and often debilitating condition affecting approximately 190 million women and teenage girls globally, has traditionally been diagnosed through a lengthy and invasive process. For years, women have had to endure intrusive procedures and lengthy waits before receiving a
