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Genetic study points to oxytocin as possible treatment for obesity and postnatal depression

02 July 2024

Scientists have identified a gene which, when missing or impaired, can cause obesity, behavioural problems and, in mothers, postnatal depression. The discovery, reported on 2 July in Cell, may have wider implications for the treatment of postnatal depression, with a study in mice suggesting that oxytocin may alleviate symptoms.

Widely-used COVID-19 antiviral could be helping SARS-CoV-2 to evolve

25 September 2023

Molnupiravir, an antiviral drug used to treat patients with COVID-19, appears to be driving SARS-CoV-2 to mutate and evolve, with some of these new viruses being transmitted onwards, a new study has shown. It is not clear, however, whether these mutated viruses pose an increased risk to patients or are able to evade the vaccine.

Ability of multi-drug resistant infection to evolve within cystic fibrosis patients highlights need for rapid treatment

29 April 2021

Scientists have been able to track how a multi-drug resistant organism is able to evolve and spread widely among cystic fibrosis patients – showing that it can evolve rapidly within an individual during chronic infection.

Articles about 'Fondation Botnar'

Genetic study points to oxytocin as possible treatment for obesity and postnatal depression

Widely-used COVID-19 antiviral could be helping SARS-CoV-2 to evolve

Ability of multi-drug resistant infection to evolve within cystic fibrosis patients highlights need for rapid treatment

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