New route into cells could make gene therapies safer
Landmark discovery that could lead to safer and more effective gene therapies for a range of serious genetic disorders including muscular dystrophy and haemophilia.
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What are stem cells?
You may have wondered what makes stem cells so important and why they are needed for medical research.News Type: DiscoverDate
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What are senescent or aged cells?
As we age our cells also age. They lose their normal functions and become resistant to cell death.News Type: DiscoverDate
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What is the role of the macrophage?
Macrophages are specialised cells from our immune system.News Type: DiscoverDate
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What is the role of vascular endothelial cells?
Vascular endothelial cells serve as a protective barrier in blood vessel walls.News Type: DiscoverDate
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What is the role of a lymph node?
The lymph node is bean shaped mass and is one of approximately 450 in the body.News Type: DiscoverDate