Preclinical
Although cautious about using the word “cure,” researchers have described a second person globally to be cleared of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. The new patient, who remains unnamed, is dubbed the “London Patient.”
An analysis of the genetics of nearly 95,000 people across the United States and Europe who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease has led to the discovery of four new genetic variants in the body that can increase the risk of developing the form of dementia.
CRISPR, the gene editing technique that promises to revolutionize healthcare and medicine, is not perfect. Two new studies, one in mice embryos and the other in rice plants, seem to confirm this.
There are plenty of great scientific research stories out this week. Here’s a look at just a few of them.
Ella Balasa, a 26-year-old from Richmond, Virginia, recently made the news when she was apparently successfully treated for a lung infection using a kind of virus called a bacteriophage.
Research is the cornerstone of new medications that treat numerous needs across the globe. Here’s a look at a few of the interesting research stories that crossed BioSpace’s slice of the Internet.
Lots of interesting biotech news from Asia, Europe and elsewhere was reported this week. From tapeworms to using a breathalyzer test in lung cancer diagnostics, the global biotech industry is exploding with ideas.
Cue the John Williams theme to the movie Jaws and make sure you have a big enough boat as we dive into this story. New research shows that great white sharks may actually hold some secrets when it comes to potential cures for cancer.
As pharma companies struggle with developing a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, researchers continue to find evidence that links the dreaded form of dementia to other medical and health issues. The latest news suggests a potential link between Alzheimer’s and menopause.
Could a drug used to treat tapeworms be effective at treating a type of cancer? Researchers in Singapore think they are on the right track in demonstrating just that.
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