In recent years, health research has been undergoing two major, yet seemingly opposing, shifts: a deep dive into individual-centric medicine and a broadened focus on population-wide studies. On the individual level, advancements in genomics are driving the shift toward personalized medicine, where
A groundbreaking gene therapy showing promise in preventing premature births and treating placental growth insufficiency holds the potential to significantly improve pregnancies worldwide. This revolutionary therapy is being developed by a dedicated team led by Dr. Helen N. Jones from the
Gene therapy has made remarkable strides in recent years, with 20 approved indications in the United States and a record number of approvals in 2023. Investigational trials are rapidly increasing across various diseases, including hemophilia B, sickle cell disease, and Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Recent research conducted by the University of Cologne and the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) in Barcelona has led to a groundbreaking discovery in cancer research. Published in the journal eLIFE, the study overturns the long-standing belief that tumors grow predominantly at their outer edges.
Recent research conducted by NYU Langone Health and its Perlmutter Cancer Center has shed light on the remarkable adaptability of cancer cells in low-glucose environments. This study is pivotal in understanding how tumors evade the effects of chemotherapies, particularly those classified as
Recent scientific advancements in cancer research are unveiling the complex behaviors and interactions within tumors through innovative technologies such as 3D tumor mapping and single-cell analysis. These methods allow researchers to delve deeper into the intricacies of tumor development and
