article Challenges and opportunities in gene therapy development 7 June 2021 | By Dr Carsten Brunn (Selecta Biosciences) Despite the promise of gene therapies, significant challenges have emerged in the field. Dr Carsten Brunn discusses the current obstacles and opportunities when developing gene therapies.
news Gene found to protect motor neurons against degeneration 19 February 2020 | By Mandy Parrett (Drug Target Review) Results of an international collaboration show promise for the future of motor neurone disease treatment efforts, as protective gene is identified.
news New angle of attack on spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) 3 May 2017 | By Brown University Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in its most severe form is incurable and fatal in early childhood, but now researchers are mounting a multi-pronged attack for patients and their families.
news JPND launches €23 million call for neurodegenerative disease research 16 January 2017 | By Niamh Marriott (Drug Target Review) Neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease are a global health, economic and social emergency.
