February 1, 2024 Bioengineering Gene therapies that let deaf children hear bring hope—and many questions
December 11, 2023 Clinical Research The First Crispr Medicine Is Now Approved in the US to Treat Sickle Cell Anemia
February 10, 2023 Bioengineering Epigenetic processes seem to be intimately involved in the cellular aging process. Research uncovering the mechanisms of these processes may help reverse the harm from degenerative disease among other conditions.
June 15, 2022 Bioengineering Study in Nature outlines how in vitro and in vivo (mouse model), specific white blood cells (B-Cells) can be genetically programmed to produce anti-HIV antibodies thus offer a one-time treatment for the disease. Long way to go but elegant study design.
May 16, 2022 Gene Therapy Adeno-associated-virus-mediated gene delivery helps restore ovarian function in half of infertile (Premature ovarian insufficiency) mice. Small study but interesting proof of concept.
February 7, 2022 Cancer/Oncology Case studies reported in Nature of decade-long leukaemia remissions after CAR T treatment. #GoScience
December 11, 2019 Gene Therapy It is not a miracle drug but this cystic fibrosis treatment should be approved in Canada given the evidence and standard of care recommendations
November 25, 2015 Clinical Research Malaria-blocking mosquito gene could dramatically reduce rate of malaria transmission