In a pioneering clinical trial, researchers have used CRISPR base editing to deactivate the PCSK9 gene in the liver, resulting in significant and sustained reductions in LDL cholesterol levels. This one-time treatment could revolutionize cardiovascular care by providing a durable solution for patients with inherited high cholesterol. For more content like this, please visit: https://t.co/IMkI8zsszz #CRISPR# #GeneEditing# #Cholesterol# #HeartHealth# #MedicalInnovation#

Professor Richard Scolyer, an Australian pathologist, applied his melanoma immunotherapy research to treat his own aggressive brain cancer, glioblastoma. His innovative approach led to a remission period of nearly two years, offering hope for future treatments. Although his cancer has returned, his case has paved the way for upcoming clinical trials. For more content like this, please visit: https://t.co/IMkI8zsszz #BrainCancer# #Immunotherapy# #MedicalInnovation# #Glioblastoma# #RichardScolyer#

Virginia Tech scientists are using low-power electrical pulses to reprogram tumors instead of destroying them. The method boosts blood and lymph vessel growth making cancer more visible to the immune system and enhancing the impact of immunotherapy. For more content like this, please visit: https://t.co/2mTwTn6TA6 #CancerResearch# #HFIRE# #Immunotherapy# #MedicalInnovation# #VirginiaTech#

A wireless, non-invasive treatment using gold nanoparticles and near-infrared light has restored motor function in Parkinson’s-affected mice. This method rejuvenates dopamine-producing neurons and eliminates harmful protein clumps, offering a promising alternative to traditional therapies. For more content like this, please visit: https://t.co/fXBHUDHaU0 #ParkinsonsResearch# #Nanotechnology# #Neuroengineering# #MedicalInnovation#