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May , 2024
CRISPR gene editing shows promise for treating individuals with a form of inherited blindness
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CRISPR gene editing shows promise for treating individuals with a form of inherited blindness

Results from a groundbreaking clinical trial of CRISPR gene editing in 14 individuals with a form of inherited blindness show that the treatment is safe and led to measurable improvements in 11 of the participants treated. The phase 1/2 trial called BRILLIANCE, was led by principal investigator Eric Pierce, MD, PhD, of Mass Eye and […]

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Apr , 2024
Tiktaalik fossil reveals key step in evolution of walking
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Tiktaalik fossil reveals key step in evolution of walking

Before the evolution of legs from fins, the axial skeleton -; including the bones of the head, neck, back and ribs -; was already going through changes that would eventually help our ancestors support their bodies to walk on land. A research team including a Penn State biologist completed a new reconstruction of the skeleton […]

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Apr , 2024
Chronic pain, metal jaws, and futile treatments
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Chronic pain, metal jaws, and futile treatments

A TMJ patient in Maine had six surgeries to replace part or all of the joints of her jaw. Another woman in California, desperate for relief, used a screwdriver to lengthen her jawbone daily, turning screws that protruded from her neck. A third in New York had bone from her rib and fat from her […]

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Feb , 2024
Stroke and neck artery tear increase heart attack risk in the first year
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Stroke and neck artery tear increase heart attack risk in the first year

Heart attack risk almost doubles in the first year after a stroke or when combined with a tear in a neck artery wall, however, a tear without a stroke does not seem to raise heart attack risk, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2024. The meeting will be held […]

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Aug , 2023
Electric bicycle riding may be increasing the risk of severe injury in the pediatric population
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Electric bicycle riding may be increasing the risk of severe injury in the pediatric population

A study published in the journal Surgery Open Science finds that children riding electric bicycles are more prone to injuries and related hospitalization than those riding pedal bicycles. Study: Electric bicycles (e-bikes) are an increasingly common pediatric public health problem. Image Credit: Kritkun/Shutterstock.comBackground The usage of electric bicycles (e-bikes) for commuting and recreation has increased […]