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科學和技術

Gene therapy trial: restoring hearing in children with hereditary deafness

Gene therapy is a promising treatment option for hereditary deafness, and studies show that unilateral AAV1-hOTOF therapy is safe and associated with functional benefits.

07 June 2024, 14:16

Curcumin nanoparticles show promise in treating neurodegenerative diseases

To overcome the limitations, curcumin-containing biomimetic nanomedicines made using cell membranes and extracellular vesicles have been developed. 

07 June 2024, 09:55

Preoperative immunotherapy improves outcomes in colorectal cancer

Using the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab before surgery instead of chemotherapy may improve outcomes for patients with stage 2 or 3 MMR-deficient colorectal cancer and MSI-H.

07 June 2024, 09:25

Short workouts may improve the effectiveness of some cancer treatments

Intense exercise may improve the effectiveness of treatment with rituximab, an antibody often used to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

06 June 2024, 20:24

Genetically engineered bacteria deliver chemotherapy directly to tumors

Genetically modified bacteria carry the prodrug, which is converted into the chemotherapy drug SN-38 directly at the tumor site.

06 June 2024, 19:37

First-of-its-kind test can predict dementia nine years before diagnosis

Researchers have developed a new method for predicting dementia with more than 80% accuracy and up to nine years before diagnosis.

06 June 2024, 12:09

Excessive brain growth in utero linked to autism severity

Researchers have found that abnormal growth of cortical brain organelles in children with autism correlated with the manifestation of their disease. 

06 June 2024, 11:37

Excess sodium intake may increase risk of eczema flare-ups

UCSF study finds that changes in daily salt intake may explain eczema flare-ups.

06 June 2024, 11:19

The influence of diet on the occurrence of multiple sclerosis

In a recent study, scientists determined whether diet influences the occurrence of multiple sclerosis.

06 June 2024, 11:10

Facial temperature may predict heart disease with greater accuracy than current methods

In a recent study, researchers assessed the feasibility of using facial infrared thermography (IRT) to predict coronary heart disease (CHD).

06 June 2024, 10:46

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