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FDA approves breakthrough gene therapies
In a groundbreaking development, the first-ever gene-editing drug for a genetic disease has been approved in the United States. Developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals and CRISPR
Chasing Immortality
German scientists have discovered the gene for immortality in a freshwater polyp called Hydra, which is also present in humans. The researchers from the Christian-Albrechts-Universität
UK Approves First Gene Scissors Therapy
In a groundbreaking move, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in the UK has approved the use of Casgevy, a gene-editing drug based
Heart stem cells cure Crohn’s
Heart stem cells have been found to promote wound healing and significantly reduce inflammation in the gut, according to recent animal studies. Morbus Crohn, a
Boost Hair Growth with mRNA Treatment
Hair loss is a common problem among men, with 80% of middle-aged European men experiencing it at some point in their lives. While hair growth
Lab-made enamel replaces lost teeth.
Researchers at the University of Washington have made a significant breakthrough in the regeneration of teeth. Using stem cells, they have produced organoids that can
Hairy Moles for Hair Loss
A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of California has found a potential link between hairy moles and hair loss. The study focused
Growing Human Embryos for Organ Harvesting
Renewal Bio, an Israeli start-up, has announced its intention to artificially grow humans in the embryonic stage to produce tissue for the life extension of
Lab-grown blood transfused to humans.
In the UK, scientists from the University of Bristol and other research institutions are working on producing human blood in the laboratory as part of
Revived Testicular Tissue Produces Sperm
A new study from the University of Pennsylvania offers hope to prepubescent boys who may become infertile due to chemotherapy. Chemotherapy can kill the sperm-producing
