Molecular Mystery Solved: “Useless” RNA Segments Actually Help Cells Fight Stress
This study is the first to demonstrate that certain tRNA introns influence gene expression. Scientists have discovered that ...
Novel mechanisms that support cellular adhesion and tissue repair offer therapeutic potential
Northwestern Medicine investigators have discovered new mechanisms underlying cellular adhesion and repair, findings that ...
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Targeting type-1 interferons may help reduce SCD inflammation
Type-1 interferons regulate immune responses and the production of self-reactive antibodies that target red blood cells in a SCD mouse model.
Unveiling the intricate mechanisms behind oxysterol-induced cell death
Oxysterols are a class of molecules derived from cholesterol via oxidation or as byproducts of cholesterol synthesis. Despite ...
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Gene therapy among cutting-edge treatments at MUSC's new sickle cell center in Charleston
The Medical University of South Carolina Health has established the Rena N. Grant Sickle Cell Center to help treat those ...
MUSC expands gene therapy, resources for Sickle Cell ‘warriors’ in South Carolina
The Medical University of South Carolina is expanding its access to state-supported Sickle Cell programs for “warriors,” or ...
Bahrain conducts 1st CRISPR-based sickle cell treatment outside U.S.
Bahrain has achieved a medical milestone by successfully treating a patient with sickle cell disease (SCD) using ...
Bahrain Makes History with First Successful CRISPR-Based Sickle Cell Treatment Outside the US
This achievement follows Bahrain’s landmark decision on 2 December 2023 to become the second country globally and the first ...
Bahrain Oncology Center: Bahrain Makes History with First Successful CRISPR-Based Sickle Cell Treatment Outside the US
The Bahrain Oncology Centre (BOC) has made medical history by successfully treating a sickle cell disease (SCD) patient using ...