Marilynn Marchione
The Associated Press
Baltimore, MD, United States
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First CRISPR study inside the body to start in US
Patients are about to be enrolled in the first study to test a gene-editing technique known as CRISPR inside the body to try to cure an inherited form of blindness. People with the disease have normal eyes but lack a gene that converts light into signals to the brain that enable sight. The experimental treatment aims to supply kids and adults with a healthy version of the gene they lack, using a… → Read More
Researchers Think They Can Use CRISPR Gene Editing Inside People to Cure a Form of Blindness
Two companies, Editas Medicine and Allergan, will test this in up to 18 people around the United States. → Read More
First CRISPR study inside the body to start in US
Patients are about to be enrolled in the first study to test gene editing inside the body to try to cure an inherited form of blindness → Read More
New clues on why women's Alzheimer's risk differs from men's
LOS ANGELES (AP) - New research gives some biological clues to why women may be more likely than men to develop Alzheimer's disease and how this most common form of dementia varies by sex. At the Alzheimer's Association International Conference in Los Angeles on Tuesday, scientists offered evidence that the disease may spread differently in the brains of women than in men. Other researchers… → Read More
Scientists close in on blood test for Alzheimer's
Scientists are closing in on a long-sought goal - a blood test to screen people for possible signs of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. → Read More
Scientists close in on blood test for Alzheimer's
Scientists are closing in on a long-sought goal - a blood test to screen people for possible signs of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. → Read More
New clues on why women’s Alzheimer’s risk differs from men’s
Two-thirds of Alzheimer’s cases in the United States are in women. → Read More
Nevada dorms rocked by gas blast closed for 1 to 2 years
Both of the dormitories damaged in a natural gas explosion at the University of Nevada, Reno will remain closed for at least a year and the most severely damaged one isn't expected to reopen until at least the fall of 2021. → Read More
New clues on why women’s Alzheimer’s risk differs from men’s
LOS ANGELES (AP) — New research gives some biological clues to why women may be more likely than men to develop Alzheimer’s disease and how this most common form of dementia varies by sex. At the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Los Angeles on Tuesday, scientists offered evidence that the disease may spread differently in […] → Read More
Florida expert captures elusive alligator at Chicago lagoon
CHICAGO (AP) — Police say an expert from Florida has captured an elusive alligator in a Chicago public lagoon. Chicago police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi (goo-lee-EHL’-mee) says the Humboldt Park gator was caught humanely early Tuesday and is in good health. The reptile, nicknamed “Chance the Snapper,” was first spotted last week and photos soon started […] → Read More
Mississippi OB-GYN Accused Of Impregnating Patients
(WLBT) A Mississippi OB/GYN has had his medical license temporarily suspended after allegations surfaced of sexual assault and misconduct against several patients, including fathering two children with patients and attempting to insert an abortion-inducing drug into a patient without her consent. Dr. Walter Ray Wolfe, who is associated with Magnolia Women’s Clinic, had his license […] → Read More
Scientists close in on blood test for Alzheimer’s
Medical professionals around the country are looking to develop a “quick and dirty” blood test that can be administered at routine check-ups to help increase early Alzheimer’s detection. → Read More
Scientists close in on blood test to screen for Alzheimer’s, dementia
Scientists are closing in on a long-sought goal — a blood test to screen people for possible signs of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. → Read More
Scientists close in on blood test for Alzheimer’s
Scientists are closing in on a long-sought goal — a blood test to screen people for possible signs of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. → Read More
Scientists close in on blood test for Alzheimer's
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Scientists are closing in on a long-sought goal — a blood test to screen people for possible signs of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. → Read More
Serial killer linked to Arkansas woman’s 1994 slaying
PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — Authorities are investigating whether possibly the most prolific serial killer in U.S. history is behind the death of an Arkansas woman in 1994. Police in Pine Bluff are reviewing the case of Jolanda Jones’s death after Samuel Little confessed to her killing, which had been determined to be drug-related. Investigators […] → Read More
Scientists close in on blood test for Alzheimer's
Current tools such as brain scans and spinal fluid tests are too expensive or impractical for regular check-ups. → Read More
Scientists close in on blood test for Alzheimer's
Current tools such as brain scans and spinal fluid tests are too expensive or impractical for regular check-ups. → Read More
Scientists close in on blood test for Alzheimer's
Current tools such as brain scans and spinal fluid tests are too expensive or impractical for regular check-ups. → Read More
Scientists close in on blood test for Alzheimer's
Current tools such as brain scans and spinal fluid tests are too expensive or impractical for regular check-ups. → Read More