New gene-editing method can correct many disease-causing mutations in mammalian cells
Some genetic disorders-such as cystic fibrosis, hemophilia and Tay Sachs disease-involve many mutations in a person’s genome, often…
Next-generation gene therapy tools built by UH scientist
Reading time: 2 minutesAssistant Professor Jesse Owens using a program to model the structure of his integrase protein.…
Huntington’s disease treated for first time using gene therapy
A brain scan of a person with Huntington’s disease, which causes a loss of brain volume as neurons…
U.S. Cell & Gene Therapy Contract Research Organizations
Dublin, Sept. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “U.S. Cell & Gene Therapy Contract Research Organizations Market Size,…
Diversity challenges and reconciles genetics in facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy
Wang LH, Tawil R. Facioscapulohumeral dystrophy. Curr Neurol Neurosci Rep. 2016;16:66. Article PubMed Google Scholar Mul K, Lassche…
Personalized Medicine (Biologics, Small Molecules, Gene
Dublin, Sept. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Personalized Medicine: Market Share, and Growth Analysis by Product Type…
Breakthrough reveals how viruses efficiently pack genetic material
Researchers at San Diego State University and Michigan State University are shedding new light on how viruses meticulously…
A novel MCMDC2 variant causes meiotic arrest and non-obstructive azoospermia in a consanguineous Chinese family
Cerván-Martín M, Castilla JA, Palomino-Morales RJ, Carmona FD. Genetic landscape of nonobstructive azoospermia and new perspectives for the…
MYH2-associated myopathy caused by novel compound heterozygous mutations: a case report and literature review
Morales PN, Coons AN, Koopman AJ, Patel S, Chase PB, Parvatiyar MS, et al. Post-translational modifications of vertebrate…
Expect health insurance prices to rise next year, brokers and experts say
Pricey prescriptions and nagging medical costs are swamping some insurers and employers now. Patients may start paying for…