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Progress Nears in Developing Drug to Reduce Artery-Clogging Particle
health2 months ago

Progress Nears in Developing Drug to Reduce Artery-Clogging Particle

Researchers are nearing the completion of clinical trials for five experimental drugs aimed at lowering lipoprotein(a), a genetic particle linked to artery clogging and heart disease, with results expected in 2026. These drugs could significantly impact the treatment of a condition affecting about 20% of the global population, though cost and public awareness remain challenges.

Epilepsy Drugs Show Promise in Reversing Autism Symptoms in Mice
science6 months ago

Epilepsy Drugs Show Promise in Reversing Autism Symptoms in Mice

Researchers at Stanford identified hyperactivity in the reticular thalamic nucleus as a key driver of autism-like behaviors in mice and demonstrated that suppressing this activity with drugs, including an epilepsy drug under investigation, can reverse these symptoms, suggesting a shared mechanism between autism and epilepsy and a new potential treatment target.