The caudate nucleus is one of the brain regions the gene therapy targets ONLY/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY An experimental gene therapy has become the first treatment to successfully slow the progression of Huntington’s disease. While the findings are still preliminary, the approach could be a major breakthrough and may even lead to new therapies for other … Read more
The human gut microbiome has a big influence on health Science Photo Library/Alamy Genetically engineered gut bacteria can break down the compounds that contribute to kidney stones. Tailoring bacteria to tweak the gut microbiome in this way could go beyond treating kidney stones and lead to new treatments for a range of conditions, including inflammatory … Read more
Can weight-loss drugs ditch the needles? Aeksandr Zubkov/getty Images A daily pill appears to lower blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes as effectively as injectable drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro. The medication, called orforglipron, also led to substantial weight loss in clinical trials, meaning it could become a convenient alternative to popular weight-loss … Read more
