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David Liu receives Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences

Broad Institute

The organization has honored Liu for the development of the gene editing platforms base editing and prime editing, which can correct the vast majority of known disease-causing genetic variations and have already been used in at least 15 clinical trials, with life-saving results.

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2009 to 2018 Saw Increase in Diseases-of-Despair Diagnoses

The Pharma Data

17, 2020 — From 2009 to 2018, there were increases in diseases-of-despair diagnoses, according to a study published online Nov. Diagnoses related to alcohol misuse, substance misuse, and suicide ideation/behaviors were defined as diseases of despair. TUESDAY, Nov. 9 in BM J Open. Emily Brignone, Ph.D.,

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The genetic modifier approach: identifying the right target for rare diseases

Drug Target Review

Most rare diseases are caused by a single gene defect, but severity can vary considerably among patients. Modifier genes can help explain that variability and can alter or even prevent disease onset and progression, making them appealing therapeutic targets. However, the identification of these genes is challenging.

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15 Years Strong: Rare Disease Week’s Remarkable Journey of Support

FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

Sasinowski — In 2009 — 15 years ago — the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) announced the first U.S. recognition of Rare Disease Day. NORD’s announcement followed in the footsteps of European rare disease patient organization, Eurodis , who had celebrated the first Rare Disease Day the year before.

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RNA interference and its role in Alzheimer’s disease

Drug Target Review

Scientists from Northwestern Medicine have demonstrated that RNA interference could have a crucial role in the onset and development of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Alzheimer’s disease Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia. Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease. RNA and Disease. Nat Communications.

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Home – Beat Kidney Disease – 2020 – Beat Kidney Disease

The Pharma Data

Product Name: Home – Beat Kidney Disease – 2020 – Beat Kidney Disease. Home – Beat Kidney Disease – 2020 – Beat Kidney Disease is backed with a 60 Day No Questions Asked Money Back Guarantee. Description: Copyright © 2009 – 2021 BeatKidneyDisease.com All Rights Reserved.

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'Diseases of Despair' Skyrocket in America

The Pharma Data

10, 2020 — Even before the coronavirus pandemic began, Americans were already suffering: A new study reports that alcohol and drug misuse were up dramatically, and suicidal thoughts and behaviors were up 170% between 2009 and… Source link. TUESDAY, Nov.

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