A group of genetically modified monkeys with glow-in-the-dark feet could help advance research into neurological illnesses such as Parkinson’s and Huntington’s. Genetically modified monkeys in scientific research are not uncommon, however, these are the first family to pass a manufactured genetic trait onto a second generation.The monkeys, which were created...
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TAIPEI, Taiwan — Golden Biotechnology Corp., an advanced biopharmaceutical drug development company, had unveiled the findings of its Phase II clinical trial investigating Antroquinonol (HOCENA) in combination with the standard of care (SOC): nab-paclitaxel + gemcitabine, as first-line treatment for metastatic pancreatic cancer. The trial showed a positive median overall...
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Gordian Biotechnology, an in vivo drug discovery and development company, today announced its platform that enables patient predictive, in vivo screening of hundreds of gene targets for FDA-recognized diseases of aging at a scale never before possible. The company has raised $60 million to date from...
Governor M. Jodi today signed a bill that requires birthing hospitals to screen newborns for cystic fibrosis, an inherited disorder that clogs the lungs, causes infections and affects digestion. “Every baby deserves the best start in life and that is a promise society must never abandon,” Governor Rell said during...
Shanghai, China – This study is led by Prof. Wei-Li Zhao (Shanghai Institute of Hematology, State Key Laboratory of Medical Genomics, National Research Center for Translational Medicine at Shanghai, Ruijin Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine). G-protein coupled receptors (G-protein ) are critical targets for viral...
MENLO PARK, Calif. — Grace Science, LLC announced today that the first patient was dosed in an open-label Phase 1/2/3 clinical trial of GS-100, an AAV9 gene replacement therapy for the treatment of NGLY1 Deficiency. Part 1/2 of the study will investigate dose-escalation and the safety and efficacy of a single...
MENLO PARK, Calif. – Grace Science, LLC announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted orphan drug designation to GS-100, an investigational AAV9 gene replacement therapy for the treatment of NGLY1 deficiency. The FDA grants orphan drug designation to investigational medicines and biologics intended for the...
DALLAS, TX — Gradalis Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing personalized anti-cancer therapies, announced GRAD1405 has demonstrated robust, dose-related tumor growth control. GRAD1405 is a single agent that has demonstrated the ability to consistently reduce three KRAS mutant proteins: KRAS G12C, G12D and G12V, which are responsible for the rapid...
Since Sarah Cohen was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer six years ago, she often has been given little chance of survival by doctors. They underestimated her spirit and determination. Sarah defied the odds to collect an honorary diploma Sunday when her Class of 2009 graduated from Carmel High...
WALLA WALLA — On the day before her graduation from Walla Walla High School, 18-year-old Brittney Woodland spent the afternoon at home. She watched from her front porch as a couple of movers brought a new couch into the living room. “That looks like fun. Can I help?” she said...