Treating disease
Genetics-based research is already leading to new therapies and to a greater understanding of how genetic variations influence response to drugs. |
Breaking through neonatal diabetes
We spoke to Professors Andrew Hattersley and Frances Ashcroft about their research into diabetes, and met some people affected by the condition whose lives have been transformed as a result of this research. 27/07/09
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Captopril
An ACE inhibitor that widens blood vessels and helps to relieve high blood pressure. 22/09/04
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Viagra
Small-molecule drug used to treat male erectile dysfunction. 22/09/04
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Angiozyme
An RNA molecule that can inhibit the growth of new blood vessels around tumours. 19/04/04
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Gleevec (imatinib)
Small-molecule drug used to treat chronic myeloid leukaemia. 19/04/04
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Herceptin (trastuzumab)
A therapeutic antibody used to treat advanced breast cancer. 04/02/04
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Tissue matching for transplants
Ensuring that organ donors and recipients have the same antigens on the surface of their cells. 30/07/03
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Gene therapy: Treating the bubble babies
Children with severe combined immunodeficiency have been treated using gene therapy. 21/11/02
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