The production of protein-based drugs is a cornerstone of modern medicine, offering treatments for a range of conditions from cancer to autoimmune diseases. Central to this process are Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells, which are widely used in the biotechnology industry for their ability to
Osteosarcoma, a rare and aggressive bone cancer, primarily affects children and young adults during periods of rapid bone growth. Despite its rarity, the impact of osteosarcoma is devastating, often requiring surgery or amputation and posing a high risk of metastasis to the lungs. For decades, the
The integration of CRISPR technology with biomaterials engineering offers a promising avenue for safer and more effective gene therapies. Tomas Gonzalez-Fernandez, an assistant professor at Lehigh University, has received funding from the National Science Foundation’s Faculty Early Career
Gene therapy, a revolutionary approach to treating and preventing diseases by modifying faulty genes, relies heavily on accurate measurement techniques. Ensuring the safety and efficacy of these treatments necessitates precise quantification of adeno-associated virus (AAV) vectors, which deliver
The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) has taken a significant step toward improving treatment access and affordability for Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) patients by issuing its first comprehensive report on gene and cell therapy treatments. This report, generated in
A groundbreaking discovery in cancer research has unveiled a "genetic signature" involving 177 genes that are shared across multiple cancer types, fundamentally challenging prior assumptions about the mechanisms driving cancer metastasis. These findings open new avenues for innovative treatment
