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FDA approves Phase III cerebral Adrenoleukodystrophy trial

Drug Discovery World

The NEXUS interim analysis showed that after 24 weeks of treatment all patients were clinically stable and, radiologically, demonstrated disease arrest or lesion growth stabilisation. Radiological changes were similar to those attained with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant (HSCT) or ex-vivo gene therapy.

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World Cancer Day 2024: Trends in Oncology Research and More

XTalks

This technology, which allows for precise editing of DNA at specific locations, has been a major focus in the field due to its potential to directly target and modify cancer-causing genes. By editing these genes, researchers can effectively neutralize their cancer-promoting effects.

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Considerations for Neuroscience Trials with Intrathecal Delivery and Other Methods of Direct CNS Administration

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We know that a lot of different pathologies, especially as we’ve entered the era of molecular medicine and gene therapies, cause many of the same symptoms and work through final common pathways. However, a drawback is that the dose and neuronal specificity of gene therapy is still poorly understood even in translational models.

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