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Breakthrough in mRNA Delivery: New Lipid Nanoparticle System Crosses the Blood-brain Barrier
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have developed an innovative lipid nanoparticle system capable of delivering messenger RNA (mRNA) directly to the brain via intravenous injection. This advancement addresses a long-standing challenge posed by the protective blood-brain barrier, which has traditionally restricted the entry of therapeutic agents into the central nervous…
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Bone Marrow Transplant: A Life-saving Procedure
Introduction Bone marrow transplant, also known as hematopoietic stem cell transplant, is a medical procedure that replaces damaged or diseased bone marrow with healthy functioning marrow. This life-saving treatment offers hope to patients suffering from various blood-related disorders, cancers, and immune system diseases.