Discovery of Endogenous Retroviruses in Human Blood Stem Cells
Scientists have discovered endogenous retroviruses (ERVs) in human blood stem cells. This discovery could transform our understanding of the human genome and diseases such as blood cancer. According to MedicalXpress, researchers from Tufts University and Boston Children’s Hospital Medical Center have identified DNA fragments of endogenous retroviruses in these cells. These retroviruses infected our ancestors’ genomes […]
Breakthrough in Newborn Screening: Genome Sequencing Detects More Treatable Conditions
A groundbreaking study led by Dr. Wendy Chung has demonstrated that genome sequencing can significantly improve newborn screening, detecting more treatable conditions than traditional methods. The GUARDIAN study, conducted at NewYork-Presbyterian hospitals, analyzed genes linked to 156 rare but treatable conditions in newborns. Key Findings:Of 4,000 newborns tested, 120 were diagnosed with rare conditionsOnly 10 of […]
HIV: Viral Reservoirs, The Barrier to Complete Cure
Despite significant advances in HIV treatment, complete eradication remains a major challenge for medical science. A new report in Medical Xpress indicates that viral reservoirs are the main obstacle in achieving a definitive HIV cure. Antiretroviral therapy (ART) can reduce HIV viral load in blood to undetectable levels and provide long, healthy lives for those […]
