Medical Innovation
The Gregorio Marañón University Hospital has successfully performed Europe's first partial heart transplant on a seven-month-old baby. Mariami is recovering well after leaving Intensive Care just two days post-surgery. This breakthrough, endorsed by transplant authorities, combines pioneering techniques and could transform treatments for children with heart defects.
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Scientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have developed a new drug molecule that specifically destroys TERRA, an RNA essential for some cancer cells' survival. Using a technique called RIBOTAC, the drug identifies and breaks down this RNA without harming healthy cells. Tests in cancer cell lines showed reduced growth, suggesting potential for novel therapies.