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The Promise of RNAi Therapeutics for Cardiovascular Disease Treatment
Kevin Fitzgerald from Alnylam Pharmaceuticals explains the potential of RNA interference for treating disease and highlights recent clinical trial successes.
The Promise of RNAi Therapeutics for Cardiovascular Disease Treatment
The Promise of RNAi Therapeutics for Cardiovascular Disease Treatment

Kevin Fitzgerald from Alnylam Pharmaceuticals explains the potential of RNA interference for treating disease and highlights recent clinical trial successes.

Kevin Fitzgerald from Alnylam Pharmaceuticals explains the potential of RNA interference for treating disease and highlights recent clinical trial successes.

cardiovascular disease

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Ancient Alleles Shed Light on Atherosclerosis Risk
Iris Kulbatski, PhD | Apr 19, 2024 | 5 min read
Calculating the polygenic risk scores of ancient humans such as Ötzi the iceman helps researchers understand the genetic predisposition to cardiovascular disease.
Human Data Era
The Human Data Era Q&A
The Scientist and Amgen | Oct 7, 2022 | 1 min read
In this webinar event, Vivienne Watson from Amgen will answer questions that delve deeper into the entire podcast series.
Human Data Era
The Human Data Era - A Special 4-Part Podcast Series
The Scientist and Amgen | Oct 7, 2022 | 1 min read
Explore the potential of human data in drug research and development.
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How a Prominent Mexican Scientist Wound Up a Spy for Russia
Natalia Mesa, PhD | May 5, 2022 | 4 min read
Hector Cabrera Fuentes, a renowned cardiovascular researcher, collaborated with Russian intelligence agents for more than a year, prosecutors said.
Large-Scale Proteomics Drives Disease Research
Driving Disease Research and Therapeutics with Large-Scale Proteomics
The Scientist and SomaLogic | Mar 8, 2022 | 1 min read
Explore how technology enables large-scale proteomics for biomarker discovery and clinical application.
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“Father of Preventive Cardiology” Jeremiah Stamler Dies at 102
Lisa Winter | Feb 18, 2022 | 3 min read
He was among the first to identify lifestyle factors that contribute to cardiovascular disease.
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Genome Pioneer Deborah Nickerson Dies at 67
Amanda Heidt | Feb 9, 2022 | 3 min read
The University of Washington researcher leveraged data from the Human Genome Project to identify genes underlying various health conditions and advance precision medicine.
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Doctors and Researchers Probe How COVID-19 Attacks the Heart
Dan Robitzski | Jan 12, 2022 | 8 min read
Experts have a decent grasp on how COVID-19 impacts cardiovascular health in the near term. The implications of long COVID, however, remain mysterious.
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Man Receives Transplanted Heart from Genetically Modified Pig
Shawna Williams | Jan 10, 2022 | 3 min read
The procedure, performed last Friday, is a milestone in a long effort to boost the number of organs available for safe transplantation.
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Q&A: Health of 9/11 First Responders 20 Years Later
Amanda Heidt | Sep 7, 2021 | 5 min read
The Scientist spoke with Rachel Zeig-Owens, the director of epidemiology for the World Trade Center Health Program, about what scientists have learned after two decades of studying illness and disease among survivors.
Low-Abundance Serum Proteins as Biomarkers for Cardiovascular Disease
SomaLogic | Jul 29, 2021 | 1 min read
Using deoxyoligonucleotides to bind proteins with high sensitivity and specificity
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Infographic: Pathways from Noise to Cardiovascular Damage
Thomas Münzel and Omar Hahad | Jun 1, 2021 | 2 min read
Research in mice and humans points to oxidative stress and inflammation as likely drivers of noise-induced health effects such as hypertension and heart disease.
Contributors
The Scientist | Jun 1, 2021 | 4 min read
Meet some of the people featured in the June 2021 issue of The Scientist.
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How Environmental Noise Harms the Cardiovascular System
Thomas Münzel and Omar Hahad | Jun 1, 2021 | 10+ min read
Sound from cars, aircraft, trains, and other man-made machines is more than just annoying. It increases the risk of cardiovascular disease.
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US Health Authorities Ask for Pause in J&J COVID-19 Vaccination
Kerry Grens | Apr 13, 2021 | 2 min read
The FDA and CDC are investigating a handful of reports of blood clots that occurred several days after people received the one-and-done shot.
Biomarker Discovery with SMCTM Technology
The Scientist | Apr 6, 2021 | 1 min read
Single Molecule Counting (SMC™) technology offers the sensitivity to reveal hidden biomarker information
Beyond Acute Respiration: SARS-CoV-2's Effects on Long-Term Physiology
The Scientist | Nov 11, 2020 | 1 min read
John Connolly and Masataka Nishiga discuss the effects of SARS-CoV-2 on the neurological and cardiovascular systems.
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Heart Attack Elevates Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence: Study
Amanda Heidt | Jul 13, 2020 | 4 min read
Mice that experienced heart attacks underwent a large-scale shift in their immune systems that allowed cancer to flourish, perhaps explaining the observation in patients.
Could Statins Reduce the Severity of COVID-19?
Ashley Yeager | Jun 12, 2020 | 7 min read
The cholesterol-lowering drugs quell inflammation and reverse endothelial tissue damage, hints that they might curb the body’s excessive immune response to SARS-CoV-2 infection.
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