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First In Vivo CRISPR Gene Editing Treatment Shows Promise for Rare Blood Disorder

First clinical trial of in vivo CRISPR gene editing for hereditary angioedema shows promising results. The investigational therapy targets genetic…

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Minocycline Stroke Trial Debate Highlights Neuroprotection Research Challenges

Scientific debate in The Lancet highlights persistent challenges in stroke neuroprotection research following criticism of the EMPHASIS minocycline trial. Researchers…

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