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Communicating science: Andrei Korostelev using structural biology to tackle antibiotic resistance
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UMass Chan research supports development of new suppressor-tRNA-based gene therapies
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Boston Marathon runners raise thousands for UMass Chan ALS research
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UMass Chan ALS paper selected for STAT Madness
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UMass alumni Dan and Diane Riccio pledge $15 million to advance ALS, neuroscience research
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Biomedical sciences student works toward a future in genetic engineering
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UMass Chan clinical trial shows antisense oligonucleotide safely suppresses mutant ALS gene in pilot human study
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Emma RNA Saves the Day coloring book helps children understand how COVID-19 vaccines work
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Flotte lab to develop gene therapy models for genetic lung disease
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UMass Chan clinical trial shows potential to safely suppress gene related to ALS
Researchers at the UMass Chan Medical School say they have safely used injections to suppress a mutant gene linked to ALS.
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New research from UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester shows ‘encouraging’ results that could slow progression of ALS
New research developed from studies at UMass Chan has the potential to revolutionize treatment options for people with ALS.
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Coloring book created by medical professor addresses vaccine, COVID-19 concerns
A new coloring book is helping kids draw clear lines between COVID-19 and the vaccines. Download or request coloring book.
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Superhero Emma RNA gives COVID-19 bam! pow! zap! in new comic/coloring book
WORCESTER — There’s a new comic book superhero in town and her mission is combating COVID-19 through education...and coloring. Download or request coloring book.
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UMass Chan Medical School professor creates kids coloring book on COVID-19 vaccine
A new coloring book is helping kids draw clear lines between COVID-19 and the vaccines. Download or request coloring book.
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First Rounders Podcast: Craig Mello
Craig Mello is a Nobel Laureate, co-founder of Atalanta Therapeutics, and a professor at UMass Chan Medical School, where he runs the Mello Lab. Our conversation covers the lure of conspiracy theorists, the state of RNA therapeutics, and getting that call from the Nobel committee.
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Local Nobel Prize Winner Hopes COVID Vaccine RNA Technology Can Fight Other Diseases
Many experts have hailed the fast development of COVID-19 vaccines as a miracle of modern medicine. The science behind it could pave the way to revolutionary treatments for a number of crippling diseases.
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