The ability to put a patch over the mutation responsible for an inherited genetic disorder would be a dream for gene therapy. Now exciting data, from groups led by Holmes and Porteus, illustrate that ...

There are a lot of unknowns when it comes to the way Alzheimer's takes hold in the brain, but one area where researchers are focusing much of their attention is the development of toxic clumps of ...

On October 3, 2011 Sangamo Biosciences announced it was halting its lead program SB-509 program in diabetic neuropathy after the zinc-finger protein (ZFP) therapy failed to meet its end points.

Extracorporeal shock-wave therapy at low energy levels showed promise as a new treatment for digital ulcers in patients with systemic sclerosis, or scleroderma, according to new research findings ...

Finger joint pain can affect a person’s everyday activities and may have several causes. It is common for swelling and stiffness to accompany finger joint pain. Some people experience finger joint ...

A severed finger can mean that all or part of a finger is amputated or cut off from the hand. A finger may be completely or only partially severed. Below we’ll look at first aid steps you can take in ...