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New methods could be used along with older control techniques, such as bed netting

It transforms a patient's immune system cells to fight a form of leukemia

'Therapeutic skin grafts' might someday treat multiple diseases, researchers say

In 'first-of-its kind' procedure, scientists converted to normal a mutant gene involved in heart threat

Keytruda is targeted to specific cancers with specific DNA that can arise in multiple sites

Animal experiments suggest this may be a potential alternative to bone grafts, researchers say

But treatment has only been given to one patient so far

Over one-third of patients appeared disease-free 6 months after single treatment, report says

Tweaking T-cells from healthy donor allowed infants to reach remission, researchers report

Researchers said they used gene manipulation to 'turn back the clock'

Small, preliminary trial suggests it may free hemophilia B patients from transfusions

Mouse study findings might lead to better treatments for heart failure in humans

But the research is very preliminary and much work remains to be done, U.K. researchers say

Combo of gene therapy, visual stimulation helped part of crushed optic nerve grow back into the brain