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Latin America’s Continuous Cultural Exchange and Contribution to Clinical Research 

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Latin America’s genetic diversity and unique health challenges are driving groundbreaking clinical research, offering new insights into disease prevention, innovative medicine, and treatments. 1] In the 1940s, it was discovered that the root contains compounds similar to human hormones.

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The future of the gene therapy market: driving innovations in biotherapeutics

Pharmaceutical Technology

Early gene therapy methods were proposed in the 1970s, and the first approved gene therapy clinical research in the US began in 1990. New doors were opened in the 2000s with the development of genome editing, such as CRISPR-Cas9, which introduces molecular tools to change existing DNA.

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Is the microbiome therapy hype up for a reckoning?

Pharmaceutical Technology

The idea behind these treatments relies on altering the gut microbiome by designing therapeutics that contain bacteria derived from donated stool samples. Although research here is about 20 years old, it remains new compared to other areas like genomics, says Gilbert.

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Evaluating methods targeting Protein-Protein Interactions

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Whereas targets like receptors contain an obvious ligand-binding site for drug molecules to interact with, PPIs comprise a more complex structure. The interface is highly hydrophobic, hence any compounds containing water would be repelled. Novel approaches to optimise PPIs: Meeting a clinical demand . Charlotte Di Salvo.

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Why early participant engagement is now a top priority in genetic disease research

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The DNA of these so-called ‘genetic superheroes’ may contain clues about how to treat severe disease. Fast forward to today and, while many large-scale genomics studies still lack the infrastructure and consent policies to enable recontact, this is starting to change. Why should research be any different?

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How Potential Changes to the NIH Guidelines Could Impact IBC Review

WCG Clinical

Although the NIH Guidelines were originally written with non-clinical laboratory research in mind, they also apply to human gene transfer (HGT) research, wherein rsNA or rsNA-containing products are administered to research participants. Since then, however, certain genetic engineering technologies (e.g.,

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Return of Research Results to Study Participants

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Individuals invest a great deal to participate in clinical research, undertaking risks and burdens, while giving of their time and energies to advance scientific knowledge and the public good. Aggregate results do not contain reference to individually identifiable data.