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MRI brain scans of mice with Gaucher disease Type III. The scan of a mouse that received the new treatment (left) shows a significant reduction in tissue inflammation (blue) compared to an untreated mouse (right)
Improving the Recipe for Gene Therapy
13.10.2024
Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular and Cell Biology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Genetics

An innovative treatment for Gaucher disease has produced promising results in mice, giving hope to patients after decades of...

Weizmann Institue Scientists Develop a General
Weizmann Institue Scientists Develop a General "Control Switch" for Protein Activity
19.06.2007
Personalized Medicine, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Genetics, Chemistry

 

Illustration: genetically engineered plants became resistant to disease
Plants
01.05.2004
Genetics, Plants and Agriculture
Research conducted at the Weizmann Institute helps protect the planet’s plant life from potentially detrimental changes in...
Forty-year-old theory promoted to fact
Forty-year-old theory promoted to fact
24.10.2002
Biochemistry, Viruses & Microorganisms, Molecular and Cell Biology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Genetics

‘TWIN SISTER’ MECHANISM PREVENTS FORMATION OF GENETIC MUTATIONS

 

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Dr. Ziv Reich.
DNA Trafficking
01.10.2002
Biochemistry, Cancer, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Genetics

"Incognito" genes could open the door to a wide range of therapies

New Delivery System May Improve Gene Therapy
New Delivery System May Improve Gene Therapy
03.12.1997
Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics
REHOVOT, Israel - December 3, 1997 - In the genes of an organism, as in real estate, location is key. The functioning of any gene...

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