Vertex has built its business on genetic medicines for cystic fibrosis ... and early-stage candidate VX-407 for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease. Bank of America analysts said in ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is an umbrella term used to describe a longstanding disease or condition that causes the progressive loss of kidney (renal) function. Symptoms vary, depending on the stage ...

Some people, however, may develop the progressive loss of kidney function, or chronic kidney disease (CKD). High blood pressure may be a sign of kidney dysfunction. It can damage the blood vessels ...

Genetic testing for Huntington's disease (HD), a progressive motor and cognitive disorder with onset in midlife, is one example. Individuals who have an affected parent have a 50% chance of ...

A workshop on the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement scheduled for Dec. 19 has been relocated to Cumberland's ...

Scientists have launched the world's largest protein study, set to analyse 300,000 blood samples from UK Biobank volunteers ...

New study findings ... Study Exposes Link Between Genetic Risk of Depression and Heart Disease in Women Dec. 4, 2024 — Women who have a high genetic risk of depression are more likely to develop ...

Dec. 10, 2024 — In a single IV injection, a gene therapy targeting cBIN1 can reverse the effects of heart failure and restore heart function in a large animal model. The therapy increases the ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has approved four new conditions for treatment with ...

On average, most cats live to be 13. However, certain breeds like the Burmese and American shorthair, may be around as long ...