Tag: California

Sarepta Therapeutics has announced a significant partnership with Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals to develop RNA-based drugs for rare diseases. The deal includes a $500 million cash payment from Sarepta to Arrowhead, along with a $325 million...

Diabetes is a common disorder that affects many Americans. It can lead to serious health problems such as damage to the eyes, kidneys, nerves, and heart, as well as an increased risk of certain...

Good nutrition is crucial for maintaining good health. A healthy diet should consist of a variety of foods and beverages that provide the necessary nutrients for your body to function properly.Many individuals wonder if...

Being a caregiver or care partner is a significant responsibility that involves managing someone else's healthcare, daily tasks, financial decisions, and more. It can be overwhelming to navigate all of these responsibilities while also...

As a doctor, Robert Klitzman knows that healthcare providers are well-prepared to address the physical needs of patients in hospitals, but may struggle with the emotional and spiritual challenges they face. This realization prompted...

The BIOSECURE Act, a piece of legislation targeting Chinese biotechnology companies, has been the center of attention in Washington early this year. However, the fate of this bill hangs in the balance as Congress...

President-elect Trump has made his selection for the role of leading the National Institutes of Health known, with Stanford University professor Jay Bhattacharya being chosen for the position, as announced by his transition team...

Alector Therapeutics announced that their Phase 2 trial for a potential Alzheimer's antibody, known as AL002, was unsuccessful. This setback is disappointing as the drug was considered a promising approach to treating the neurodegenerative...

The story of Cassava Sciences came to a disappointing end on Monday when their experimental drug for Alzheimer's disease, simufilam, was found to be no more effective than a placebo in a large clinical...

Intentional Genomic Alterations (IGAs) in animals refer to changes made to an animal's DNA using modern molecular technologies. These alterations can include targeted DNA sequence changes like insertions, substitutions, or deletions, among others. Common...

Good morning! Today, there is a lot of news from the American Heart Association's annual meeting, and former National Cancer Institute chief Ned Sharpless has launched a new biotech company called Jupiter. Here's what you...

California recently reported the first case of a new strain of mpox, a virus that is spreading from person to person. The infected individual had traveled from Eastern Africa, where the virus is currently...