First transgenic primate model created for hepatitis B research
Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have developed the first transgenic nonhuman primate model—genetically ...
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Bonobos can spot bozos: Apes can tell when humans act stupid, says study
The study provides clear evidence that apes can intuit another's ignorance, a trait once thought uniquely human.
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First-of-its-kind study on injections of nanoparticles for pregnant non-human primates produces promising results
University of Wisconsin researchers and collaborators recently published a feasibility study that focuses on limiting fetal growth restriction in nonhuman primates through nanoparticle injections of ...
Column: Primates deserve a chance at life after laboratory experiments
A bill before the legislature would ensure a peaceful, pain-free life for primates no longer needed for medical testing, ...
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AAV Delivered NanoCas CRISPR System Edits Muscle in Non-Human Primates
Potent in vivo gene editing in skeletal muscle of non-human primates by a novel, ultracompact CRISPR system delivered via a single AAV vector.
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Ozempic’s key ingredient may reduce the desire to drink alcohol
In the first clinical trial of its kind, people taking semaglutide drank less alcohol, adding to its promise of fighting addiction.
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Journey of Voyager's ALS gene therapy to clinic hindered by need to find alternative payload
The candidate in question is VY9323, an AAV gene therapy combining a highly potent pri-miRNA against superoxide dismutase 1 ...
Voyager to assess alternate payloads for SOD1 ALS gene therapy program
Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR) has decided to assess alternate payloads related to its gene therapy program for superoxide dismutase 1 amyotrophic ...