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AdvertisementNew Inactive Form of p38 Protein
A team of scientists led by Dr. Maria Macias and Dr. Angel R. Nebreda, both ICREA researchers at the Institute for Research in Biomedicine in
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
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
Surprising Cause of Kidney Disease Discovered
A groundbreaking study has identified the surprising cause of IgA Nephropathy, a common kidney disease. Previously, the cause of the disease was unknown, and there
New Anxiety Suppression Gene Found
A breakthrough discovery has been made in the treatment of anxiety disorders. Scientists at the University of Bristol have identified a gene that regulates anxiety
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
Improved Ultrasound Image Resolution with Mathematical Model
A new mathematical model has been developed that can predict the behavior of ultrasound waves, providing the basis for ultrasound images with significantly higher resolution.
CD95 Activation Triggers Cancer Cell Self-Destruction
A breakthrough in cancer treatment may be on the horizon, as researchers at the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center have discovered a mechanism that encourages
Magic Mushroom Effects Decoded
Psychoactive substance psilocybin, found in magic mushrooms, has been used in the treatment of psychiatric illnesses for several years. However, the exact mechanism of how
Quit Smoking: End Nicotine Addiction
A recent study has found that injuries to a specific network in the brain can lead to spontaneous remission of nicotine addiction. This discovery could