CHOP Highlighted in Nature Feature about DNA Sequencing Technology Published on Oct 11, 2018 in CHOP News CHOP researchers were profiled in a special technology feature for Nature about the field of DNA and whole-genome sequencing.
6ABC Highlights Upcoming Fundraiser Benefitting Mitochondrial Medicine Published on Oct 04, 2018 in CHOP News 6ABC shows how one family is making a difference for mitochondrial medicine at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Changes in Mitochondrial DNA Control Severity of Heart Disease Published on Sep 11, 2018 in CHOP News A new study found that otherwise mild changes in the DNA in mitochondria combine with familiar nuclear DNA to dramatically affect heart disease in animals.
mvTool — A New, One-stop Resource for Clinicians and Researchers Published on Jun 18, 2018 in CHOP News Clinicians and researchers in mitochondrial disease now can access a new, one-stop bioinformatics tool that collects annotated data on mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) variants.
What Would Help or Hinder Patients Joining Clinical Trials for Mitochondrial Disease? Published on Jun 06, 2018 in CHOP News As clinical trials aim to attain the first FDA-approved treatments for mitochondrial disease, a study reports patient and family preferences.
Mitochondrial Medicine Team Participates in Annual Research Affinity Group Retreat Published on Jun 05, 2018 in CHOP News Participants discussed advancements in the mitochondrial medicine field, attended seminars, participated in team-building activities, and created further collaborative opportunities.
Three Extraordinary Programs Are Envisioning the Breakthroughs of Tomorrow Published on May 11, 2018 in Children's View Three Frontier Programs (NeoCLD Program, Mitochondrial Medicine, and Pediatric Airway Disorders) have made world-changing discoveries, delivered lifesaving therapies, and provided exceptional care.
In Lab Tests, Antioxidants Show Promise in Treating Mitochondrial Disease Published on Mar 27, 2018 in CHOP News Systematic laboratory studies find some antioxidants should be tested in clinical trials as treatments for patients with mitochondrial disease.
Intravenous Arginine Benefits Children after Acute Metabolic Strokes Published on Mar 09, 2018 in CHOP News Children with mitochondrial diseases who suffered acute metabolic strokes benefited from rapid IV treatment with the amino acid arginine, with no side effects.
Making Ben — and Janssen — Proud Published on Jan 30, 2018 in Breakthrough Report Douglas Wallace, PhD, is considered the founder of mitochondrial genetics. His groundbreaking research at CHOP earned him two prestigious international awards in 2017.
