While scientists have developed cures and vaccines for a host of medical afflictions, there still are many diseases that plague humanity. The use of peptide therapy may prove as a way to treat many types of autoimmune disorders as well as neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s disease and even common ailments such as allergies.
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One of the most important parts of our body is our eyesight. We can’t appreciate the beauty and radiance of the world we are living in without it. Our personal lives depend on our eyesight and keeping it safe is of utmost importance. However, there are several eye diseases and disorders that occur that threaten our vision. One condition which causes the loss of sight in the center of our field of vision is called macular degeneration. This is one of the leading causes of blindness in adults aged 60 or older and it affects millions of people in the United States.
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Neurodegenerative diseases affect millions of people worldwide. In the United States alone, there are more than 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease, and another million Americans have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. These diseases cause the death of neurons in the brain leading to a host of serious neurological and biological issues.
View More Gene Therapy & Possible Treatments For Parkinson’s & Alzheimer’s PatientsThere are many diseases affecting human beings that cause the death of neurons in various parts of the body, such as the brain or central nervous system. These diseases include everything from highly common disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease to less common, but still highly debilitating diseases, such as Huntington’s disease and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.
View More The Applications Of Gene TherapyWhile many know this disease as Lou Gehrig’s disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis has afflicted many thousands of individuals both before and after Gehrig developed the disorder. It is believed that perhaps 30,000 Americans currently suffer from this form of motor neuron disorder, which is often known by its initials, ALS.
View More Important Facts About ALSMolecular cloning refers to a process where the DNA within a cell is reproduced or replicated. Scientists use molecular cloning in several ways, mainly to learn more about proteins within cells and the function of these proteins. In addition, scientists also study what happens when proteins are changed. The results of these studies are often used to fight diseases and for other medical discoveries.
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