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A step forward in treating serious genetic disorders prenatally

A UC San Francisco-led study found that delivering medicine for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) via the amniotic fluid was safe and helped prevent damage to nerve cells. The therapy used molecules called antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs), which can alter gene expression, and was tested in mice and sheep with promising results.

Fetal umbilical vein for reconstruction of middle cerebral artery

Researchers found that fetal umbilical veins exhibit stress relaxation and creep properties similar to those of middle cerebral arteries, making them a suitable alternative for reconstruction. These findings indicate that the fetal umbilical vein can be transplanted to repair middle cerebral artery injury with favorable outcomes.

GoPro HERO13 Black

GoPro HERO13 Black records stabilized 5.3K video for instrument deployments, field notes, and outreach, even in harsh weather and underwater conditions.