Lumacaftor-ivacaftor combination improves lung function in cystic fibrosis Combination therapy with two drugs that target the most common genetic cause of cystic fibrosis (CF) has been found to improve lung function in patients with the disease.…
No harmful association between MMR vaccine and autism New research indicates there is no harmful association between the MMR vaccine and autism, even among children already at high risk for the condition.…
Superdrug is first retailer in the world to sell DNA testing kit in store Superdrug has become the first retailer in the world to sell the 23andMe DNA testing kit in its stores, with the product positioned to reach as many customers as possible.…
Icelandic genome sequencing project reveals insights into disease susceptibilityA human genome sequencing project conducted among the population of Iceland has revealed important new insights into human evolution and susceptibility to disease.…
Food supplement improves brain energy in Huntington disease, study suggests Patients with Huntington disease who were treated with the fatty acid food supplement triheptanoin oil experienced improved motor function.…
The afflictions of Henri de Toulouse-LautrecFamous as a post-impressionist artist, unfortunate Toulouse-Lautrec was afflicted with pycnodysostosis. David Walsh explains…
Study shows why people with Down’s syndrome develop Alzheimer’s disease A study finds the processes that lead to changes in the brains of people with Down’s syndrome are similar to the changes that cause dementia in Alzheimer’s patients.…
Study measures impact of epilepsy drugs in utero Women with epilepsy should be warned upon diagnosis that some treatments for the condition may cause adverse effects on the neurodevelopment of unborn babies.…
First drug for rare sun disease recommended for approval in Europe The European Medicines Agency recommends that Scenesse (afamelanotide) should be approved for the prevention of severe sunburn in patients with erythropoietic protoporphyria.…
