Posts Tagged ‘mouse model’
Stopping Parkinson’s disease before it starts
A research team led by Osaka University develops a novel gene therapy approach that blocks the accumulation of α-synuclein in the brain, preventing the development of Parkinson’s disease. …
Read Full ArticleNanotechnology treatment shows promise against multiple sclerosis
A nanotechnology treatment derived from bone marrow stem cells has reversed multiple sclerosis symptoms in mice and could eventually be used to help humans, …
Read Full ArticleTargeting key gene could help lead to Down syndrome treatment
Targeting a key gene before birth could someday help lead to a treatment for Down syndrome by reversing abnormal embryonic brain development and improving cognitive function after birth, …
Read Full ArticleALS research reveals new treatment approach
Scientists have revealed that a protein called membralin plays a key role in ALS and identified a membralin-boosting gene therapy that extended the survival of mice with ALS-like symptoms. …
Read Full ArticleResearchers identify a protein that protects against non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease describes several liver dysfunctions of varying severity, characterised by the accumulation of fat in hepatic cells …
Read Full ArticleRestoring brain function in mice with symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease
A study using an Alzheimer’s disease mouse model shows that selectively removing brain cells that are no longer dividing can reduce brain damage and inflammation, and slow the pace of cognitive decline. …
Read Full ArticleGene repair improves memory and seizures in adult autism model
A new study challenges the presumption that people born with developmental brain disorders such as severe autism will benefit from medical interventions only if treated during a narrow window …
Read Full ArticleStudy shows promise in repairing damaged myelin
A scientific breakthrough provides new hope for millions of people living with multiple sclerosis. …
Read Full ArticleNew study targets Achilles’ heel of pancreatic cancer, with promising results
Advanced pancreatic cancer is often symptomless, leading to late diagnosis only after metastases have spread throughout the body. …
Read Full ArticleSingle-cell sequencing reveals landscape of immune cell subtypes in lung cancer tumors
The recent emergence of immunotherapy has marked a sea change in research and care for many forms of cancer, bringing new hope to patients and families …
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