William A. Haseltine

Contributor|Healthcare

I am a scientist, businessman, author, and philanthropist. For nearly two decades, I was a professor at Harvard Medical School and Harvard School of Public Health where I founded two academic research departments, the Division of Biochemical Pharmacology and the Division of Human

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218 viewsJul 12, 2024

Genes Protect Some People From Obesity

In a world where weight loss methods range from trendy diets to prescription medications, a new genetic study offers a fresh perspective.

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1,017 viewsJul 10, 2024

A New Immunotherapy For Cancer: PD-L2

Therapies that target a protein called PD-L2 could provide a much-needed boost to current cancer treatments, such as checkpoint inhibitors.

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379 viewsJul 3, 2024

Tackling Hard-To-Treat Tumors

A novel antibody may boost antitumor responses in treatment-resistant solid tumors, according to early clinical trial results.

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327 viewsJul 2, 2024

Gene Therapy To Restore Hearing: A New Portal

One of the most significant hurdles to providing gene therapies for hearing loss is access to the inner ear.

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720 viewsJun 26, 2024

Adenoviruses In Gene Therapy And Gene Editing

One of the most commonly used viruses is adenoviruses. Here, we will explain what an adenovirus is and how it can be used for gene therapy.