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Gene Therapy Marks a Turning Point for Rare Skin Diseases
Gene Therapy Marks a Turning Point for Rare Skin Diseases Fresh treatments for rare skin diseases shift the focus from symptom management to repair and help children with such conditions live active lives By Elie Dolgin This article is part of Nature Outlook: Skin, an editorially independent supplement produced with financial support from LEO Pharma.…
Type 1 Diabetes Patient’s Insulin Production Restored with New Cell Transplant Therapy
New Cell Transplant for Type 1 Diabetes Sidesteps Need for Immunosuppressants Scientists treated a person’s type 1 diabetes with genetically modified insulin-producing cells that evaded immune system attacks. This is the first therapy for the condition that does not require immunosuppressant drugs By Humberto Basilio edited by Lauren J. Young Insulin-producing cells can be genetically…
Why AI ‘Therapy’ Can Be So Dangerous
Why ChatGPT Shouldn’t Be Your Therapist Using AI chatbots for “therapy” is dangerous, mental health experts say. Here’s why By Allison Parshall edited by Dean Visser Artificial intelligence chatbots don’t judge. Tell them the most private, vulnerable details of your life, and most of them will validate you and may even provide advice. This has…
What Is Testosterone Replacement Therapy, and Is It Safe?
Testosterone Therapy Is Booming. But Is It Actually Safe? As more men turn to testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) for energy, mood and muscle, experts warn the risks are still not fully understood. By Rachel Feltman, Stephanie Pappas, Fonda Mwangi & Alex Sugiura This episode was made possible by the support of Yakult and produced independently…
How to Reduce Wrinkles with Red Light Therapy, According to an Expert
We interviewed Dr. Samantha Ellis because we think you’ll like her picks at these prices. E! has affiliate relationships, so we may get a commission if you purchase something through our links. Items are sold by the retailer, not E!. Prices are accurate as of publish time. If you’re like me, you may have started to notice more…
Nearly Forgotten ‘Phage Therapy’ Fights Antibiotic Resistance
Nearly Forgotten ‘Phage Therapy’ Fights Antibiotic Resistance In a new book, a science journalist recounts the story of a lifesaving treatment for infection that scientists broadly dismissed until recently By Saima S. Iqbal edited by Tanya Lewis Bacteriophages infecting bacterial cells. Imagine that the next time you catch a stomach bug and antibiotics fail to…