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Newly discovered genetic marker could pave the way for future Alzheimer's disease therapeutics
Researchers have identified a new genetic marker that could play a role in the development of Alzheimer's disease and pave the way for novel therapeutic ...
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Halting the decline: IU research supports historic advancement in Alzheimer’s treatment
New drugs have emerged that can slow the cognitive decline from Alzheimer's disease. IU School of Medicine researchers have been at the forefront of this ...
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New gene therapy approach shows promise for Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Indiana University School of Medicine researchers have made a significant breakthrough in developing a new gene therapy approach that restores full-length dystrophin protein, which could ...
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Scientists design better way to create ‘mini retinas’ in a dish
IU School of Medicine researchers have designed a quicker and more consistent way to grow mini models of the human retina in a lab.
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Researchers discover new insights into how gene associated with Alzheimer's disease affects healthy brains
A new study from researchers at the IU School of Medicine provides a key resource for investigators to better understand disease-specific and sex-specific effects of ...
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Increased expression of gene improves Alzheimer's disease symptoms
A new study by IU School of Medicine researchers has found that increased expression of a gene linked to Alzheimer's disease helped improve characteristics of ...
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$2.6 million in grant funding to support research on genetic causes of blindness
Indiana University School of Medicine’s Yoshikazu Imanishi, PhD, was recently awarded a four-year, $2.1 million grant from the National Eye Institute and a three-year, $500,000 ...
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IU School of Medicine's 2023 NIH funding ranked No. 13 among public universities
Indiana University School of Medicine researchers received over $243 million in total funding from the National Institutes of Health during federal fiscal year 2023 — ...
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IU researchers identify new gene mutation that alters Alzheimer’s disease risk
A groundbreaking study led by experts from Indiana University School of Medicine has shed new light on the genetic underpinnings of Alzheimer's disease.
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IU researchers diagnose Indianapolis Zoo orangutan with rare genetic disease
Researchers from Indiana University School of Medicine have diagnosed a Sumatran Orangutan at the Indianapolis Zoo with a rare genetic disease called Alkaptonuria.
