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Israeli breakthrough offers hope for children with Dravet Syndrome
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
An estimated 15-20 per cent of children diagnosed with Dravets Syndrome die before reaching adulthood. There is no cure, and current treatment focuses on simply reducing seizures.
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Genetic therapy can lower tau protein which causes Alzheimer's disease: St
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
The trial, led by consultant neurologist Dr Catherine Mummery (UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology & the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery), represents the first time that a 'gene silencing' approach has been taken in dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
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