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Gene therapy based on optogenetics has safely restored partial vision in ten people with advanced retinitis pigmentosa, a genetic eye disorder affecting over 1.5 million worldwide.
A 19-year-old in the UK has undergone the first testicular tissue transplant in the country, offering potential fertility preservation options for boys undergoing chemotherapy treatment.
A couple whose infant daughter died at an NHS hospital following preventable care failures has partnered with the trust to develop a compassionate care initiative aimed at improving patient treatment across the health service.
A mother investigates Nicolaides-Baraitser syndrome, a genetic condition affecting her daughter, by meeting the syndrome’s founders and tracking down members of the ultra-rare community of 337 known cases worldwide.
Breast cancer develops differently in older women due to hormone levels and inflammation, yet they are underrepresented in clinical trials and often receive standardized treatments. A physician-scientist is working to enable more tailored approaches for this population.
A UK study found that Brexit, Covid lockdowns, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and other major events triggered significant and lasting deterioration in mental health across the population.
