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In an interview conducted by
Technology Networks to the Scientific Research Director of British American Tobacco (BAT), David O Reilly, PhD, it was confirmed that there was an undergoing preclinical testing for COVID-19 vaccine using tobacco plant as a biomanufacturing factory.
This simply means that tobacco plants were being used as a vessel where a key protein from the coronavirus is being processed so that it can be used in developing a vaccine. Kentucky BioProcessing (KBP), the BAT s US bio-tech subsidiary, also known for their successful development of treatment for Ebola, is the one conducting this procedure.
HTT. Currently, there is no cure for the disease.
As we learn more about the underlying pathophysiology of Huntington s disease, researchers continue to focus on the development of treatments that target the specific cause, rather than simply alleviating the disease symptoms. Gene therapy is one example of such therapeutic, and research in this area continues to grow, both in academia and industry.
A new body of work published in
outlines the preclinical testing of a microRNA-based gene therapy for Huntington s disease â AMT-130 â in minipigs.
In simplistic terms, the therapy aims to prevent the production of the toxic mutant version of the HTT protein that causes Huntington s disease. The research data from minipigs showed that intracerebral delivery of the therapy into the striatum resulted in widespread distribution and reduced mutant HTT protein for up to 12 months post injection.
Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel weighs in on the coronavirus death rate and infections dipping.
It’s well known that chronic stress can lead to hair loss, but how exactly stress causes hair loss has been a mystery until now. A new study conducted by researchers at Harvard University may provide a clue.
In a study recently published in the journal Nature, researchers determined that a stress hormone keeps hair follicle stem cells in an extended resting phase, meaning the growth of new hair is put on hold for a longer amount of time than normal. It’s well known that chronic stress can lead to hair loss, but how exactly stress causes hair loss has been a mystery until now. A new study conducted by researchers at Harvard University may provide a clue. (iStock)
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