A French woman from Guadeloupe has been identified as the only known person in the world with a new blood type—“Gwada negative.” Officially recognized as the 48th blood group system …
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Gene Therapy Struggles as Investors Shift Focus to Obesity and Cancer Treatments
by Web Deskby Web DeskGene therapy, once seen as a groundbreaking approach for rare diseases like sickle cell, is losing investor interest due to high costs and underwhelming sales. Investors are increasingly turning to …
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WHO and St. Jude Launch Global Platform to Provide Lifesaving Cancer Medicines to Children in Low-Income Countries
by Web Deskby Web DeskThe World Health Organization (WHO) and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have begun delivering childhood cancer medicines in Mongolia and Uzbekistan as part of the Global Platform for Access to …
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Fatal Familial Insomnia (FFI) is a rare genetic disorder caused by a mutation in the PRNP gene, leading to severe insomnia, memory loss, muscle twitching, and dementia. With no cure, …