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Brain's Immune Cells and Rare Disease: A New Look

May 21, 2025

Brain organoids are tiny, simplified versions of a human brain grown in a lab. They are made from cells taken from people with a specific disease. These organoids help scientists understand how the disease affects the brain. One such disease is hereditary diffuse leukoencephalopathy with axonal sphe

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Fighting Back Against Giant Cell Tumors: The Power of Vimseltinib

February 28, 2025

Vimseltinib is a new drug that's making waves in the medical world. This drug is a small-molecule tyrosine kinase inhibitor, which means it can block certain enzymes that help cancer cells grow. It's specifically designed to target CSF1R, a protein that's overactive in tenosynovial giant cell tumors

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Understanding How Blocking CSF1-R Can Help Heal Knee Injuries

December 22, 2024

Knee injuries can be nasty, especially when they lead to post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA). Imagine tearing a ligament and then dealing with severe joint damage. Scientists have found that a particular protein, colony stimulating factor 1 receptor (CSF1-R), is a key player in making things worse.