Corinna Singleman

1 week ago | genengnews.com | Corinna Singleman |Alex Philippidis |Uduak Grace Thomas |Fay Y. Lin

Touching Base is the dynamic podcast series from the editors of GEN. Each episode features a rotating case of senior editors—including John Sterling, Kevin Davies, Julianna LeMieux, Alex Phillippidis, Uduak Thomas, Corinna Singleman, and Fay Lin—who delve into emerging stories, exchange ideas, and debate the latest trends in biotech. Additionally, they talk to some of the leading voices in the industry about what's now and next.

2 weeks ago | genengnews.com | Corinna Singleman

Cancer takes a devastating toll on the body—but the psychological burden can be just as profound. Many patients, even those with a long history of resilience and optimism, experience notable emotional downturns. New research points to a biological explanation: the lack of motivation and emotional withdrawal may be a direct result of cancer cachexia, a wasting syndrome that is commonly observed in advanced cancer patients.

2 weeks ago | genengnews.com | Corinna Singleman

Home Topics Infectious Diseases Microbial Competition Enhances Oral Vaccine Protection of Gut [freshidea/Fotolia] Credit: freshidea/Fotolia An international team of researchers in Zurich and Oxford have identified a promising strategy to combat harmful bacteria in the gut using a combination of oral vaccines and microbiome-based competition. The approach could help eliminate antibiotic-resistant pathogens and reduce dependence on traditional antibiotics.

3 weeks ago | genengnews.com | Alex Philippidis |Uduak Grace Thomas |Julianna LeMieux |Corinna Singleman

Home Topics Genome Editing Dravet Gene Therapy Tested in Mice, Sarepta’s Setback, and AstraZeneca Updates Credit: Kateryna Kon/Science Photo Library/Getty Images Credit: Kateryna Kon/Science Photo Library/Getty Images Gene therapies take center stage in this week’s episode. We discuss a potential gene replacement therapy for people with Dravet Syndrome that scientists have tested in mice with good results and highlight some recent progress from two editing companies.

3 weeks ago | genengnews.com | Corinna Singleman

Home News GLP-1 Drugs Effectiveness Reduced by Neurons That Control Overeating Studies have demonstrated that denying certain foods causes increased craving for that food. Source: iPatou/Getty Images Credit: iPatou/Getty Images Understanding the role of the brain in hedonic eating—the act of eating for pleasure rather than for physiological need—has been a popular endeavor.