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Combining the Powers of Single Cell Sequencing and AI in Understanding Disease Biology and Drug Development

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The detailed complexity of these processes can be captured by creating models that combine correlates of gene and protein expression, providing insight into the molecular composition of tissues. The barcode sequence is followed by a unique molecular identifier, which enables accurate digital counting of gene transcripts.

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Purple Day 2025: Innovation for Epilepsy

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Here are five key examples of current research and innovation driving the field forward between 2024 and early 2025: Third-Generation Antiseizure Medications Show Promise Recent clinical data shared in Epilepsia spotlighted Xcopri (cenobamate), developed by SK Life Science.

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Aardvark Therapeutics IPO Sets Sights on Satiating Hyperphagia and Extreme Hunger

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More recently, MSN reported on a Cell Genomics study where CRISPR reactivated dormant genes in patient-derived cells, restoring normal gene expression and improving metabolic function an innovation that could address PWS at its genetic roots.

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Epigenetic Editing with CRISPR + ADHD in Preschoolers – Xtalks Life Science Podcast Ep. 10

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In this episode, Ayesha discusses a new tool that uses CRISPR to modulate gene expression without editing DNA sequences. Dubbed “CRISPRoff,” the technology targets the epigenome to silence genes involved in diseases, with applications in cancer, AML and other conditions with a heritable component.

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Cenerimod Reduces SLE Disease Activity, Paves the Way for Phase III

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A subgroup analysis revealed even greater improvement in patients with high interferon-1 (IFN-1) gene expression, a known indicator of disease severity, with a -2.78 The cenerimod 4 mg group showed a significant improvement of -4.04 in mSLEDAI-2K compared to placebo. reduction compared to placebo.

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World Glaucoma Week 2024: New Advances in Glaucoma Care

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Related: Transforming Eye Care: Innovating New Glaucoma and Dry Eye Disease Treatments — Featuring Pierre Simon, VP Marketing, Sight Sciences – Xtalks Life Science Podcast Ep. There are also studies examining gene therapy-based techniques to repair or replace genetic defects contributing to this disease.

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Symvivo’s Oral COVID-19 Vaccine Enters Clinical Trials

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The Burnaby, BC-based company developed the oral DNA-based vaccine using its proprietary bacTRL Gene Therapy Platform, which uses genetically modified bifidobacteria as carriers of genetic vaccine elements on a DNA plasmid. BacTRL Gene Therapy Platform. Related: Red Meat Allergy Test Gets FDA Clearance. “We