National Jewish Health researchers with the Advanced Diagnostic Laboratories have developed a molecular diagnostic test capable of accurately diagnosing a major genetic cause of chronic obstructive ...

Rising prevalence of genetic respiratory disorders, expanding healthcare infrastructure, and strong R&D investments fuel sustained market growth worldwide.Austin, Texas, Jan. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) ...

MOLINE, Ill. — November is Alpha-1 Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing understanding of Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, a rare genetic condition that can cause serious lung and liver ...

BEAM-302 demonstrated safety and efficacy in increasing AAT levels and reducing mutant protein in alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency patients. Beam Therapeutics announced promising initial results from ...

Quantitative CT in AATD linked airway wall thickening and bronchiectasis to lung function, while wall thickness best ...

CORAL GABLES, Fla., Aug. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Alpha-1 Foundation (A1F) is excited to announce the formation of AlphaDetect, a new non-profit subsidiary of A1F, to lead a centralized effort to ...

Prime Medicine announces promising preclinical results for a novel AATD treatment using advanced Prime Editing technology, aiming for clinical trials by mid-2026. Prime Medicine, Inc. announced the ...

Single Dose of BEAM-302 Led to Durable, Dose-dependent Increases in Total and Functional Alpha-1 Antitrypsin (AAT), Production of Corrected M-AAT, and Decreases in Mutant Z-AAT in Circulation Across ...

Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) is a genetic disorder characterized by the misfolding and accumulation of the mutant variant of alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) within hepatocytes, which limits its ...

Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) is a genetic disorder associated with liver disease, ranging from fibrosis to hepatocellular carcinoma. The disease remains asymptomatic until its final stages ...

Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) is a hereditary condition characterised by the misfolding of the alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) protein, resulting in its hepatic accumulation and compromised protease ...