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Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript May 7, 2025 Geron Corporation beats earnings expectations. Reported EPS is $-0.03, ...

The mitochondrial genome can help researchers map ancestry and better understand the inheritance of mitochondrial diseases.

Several human pathogens exploit the kinetic forces generated by polymerizing actin to power their intracellular motility. Human cell-autonomous immune responses activate ...

In this valuable study, the authors demonstrate that TCF7L2 plays a role in the pathogenesis of cachexia in a mouse model of GI cancer. The results are solid, although future studies will need further ...

As scientists explore treating genetic disorders before birth, the promise of foetal gene therapy is growing—but there are ...

People who have Parkinson's disease (PD) usually think of an older person who shakes and moves slowly. Parkinson's has long ...

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You’ve likely heard people mention that they have inherited certain health conditions from their family. These are known as ...

A new clinical trial shows the immunotherapy drug dostarlimab may eliminate the need for surgery and chemotherapy in certain ...

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) result in millions of cases and cost over $16 billion annually in the U.S. High asymptomatic rates and stigma hinder timely diagnosis and elimination efforts.