2 US Girls Become World's First To Get Gene Therapy For Genetic Brain Disorder

2 US girls become world's first to get gene therapy for 'Rett syndrome' in girls

A team of US doctors have in a world first delivered a novel gene therapy to treat Rett syndrome -- a rare genetic brain disorder -- in two girls. They became the first children worldwide to receive the promising treatment as part of the first-in-human Phase I/II trial of a new investigational gene therapy, NGN-401, developed by US-based Neurogene. Dec 4, 2023
Pope, Grand Imam call for robust climate action at COP28

Pope, Grand Imam call for robust climate action at COP28

His Holiness Pope Francis and the the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Ahmed Al-Tayeb have signed a declaration of support for urgent climate action, giving video addresses to the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) at the inauguration of the Faith Pavilion with messages of urgency and hope for robust climate action. Dec 3, 2023
Ayurveda Reinvents Its Role In Resisting Diseases With Tablets

Ayurveda reinvents its role in resisting diseases with tablets

The ongoing Global Ayurveda Festival (GAF) has reinforced the unique role of Ayurveda in dealing with diseases by coming out with tablets instead of concoctions for major health issues like heart ailment, diabetes, thyroid and ovary issues. Dec 2, 2023