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Two breakthrough approaches in psychiatry could transform care for over one billion people living with mental health conditions worldwide. Personalized treatments and psychedelic therapies are showing promise where conventional medications have fallen short.
A personalized melanoma vaccine combined with standard treatment reduces the risk of cancer returning by 42%, marking the first successful clinical trial for personalized mRNA cancer vaccines. The breakthrough could pave the way for similar vaccines to treat other cancers.
Georgia Tech researchers have turned one of medicine's most powerful tools from guesswork into a simple recipe anyone can follow. Their breakthrough could speed up cancer research and help create tomorrow's personalized treatments.
Billionaire Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drugs is now manufacturing custom-made genetic medicines for individual rare disease patients, potentially slashing costs for life-saving treatments. After five years making generic drugs affordable, Cuban's Dallas factory has started producing personalized DNA-based therapies.
Scientists have identified a distinct form of depression linked to disrupted body clocks, opening doors to better treatments for people who don't respond well to traditional antidepressants. The discovery could help nearly a quarter of depression patients get more targeted care.
Researchers developed AI tools that can estimate biological age and predict cancer survival rates using just a facial photograph. The breakthrough could help doctors personalize treatment decisions for their patients.
Researchers discovered exercise doesn't just build muscle—it transforms nearly every organ in different ways. This first-ever molecular map across 22 tissues could unlock personalized fitness and better health for everyone.
Researchers at Mass General Brigham developed an AI that predicts cancer patient survival by analyzing facial photographs. The technology could help doctors personalize treatment plans and improve patient outcomes.
Australian researchers built an AI that reads DNA like ChatGPT reads language, helping families understand their stroke risk before it strikes. The tool could help prevent strokes, the second leading cause of death worldwide.
Australian researchers created an AI that identifies stroke risk by analyzing genetic code, catching danger signs before symptoms appear. The breakthrough could lead to personalized prevention plans that save thousands of lives.
A personalized mRNA vaccine from Moderna and Merck just passed a major trial, cutting melanoma recurrence in half when paired with existing treatment. This breakthrough moves cancer vaccines from experimental hope to real medicine heading toward approval.
A personalized cancer vaccine using mRNA technology has shown promising results in delaying melanoma recurrence in late-stage trials. Public school teacher Gary Keblish, who joined early trials after his 2019 diagnosis, is still teaching today thanks to this breakthrough treatment.