Mattel’s First Barbie With Type 1 Diabetes Sparks Emotional Reactions from Fans
This article celebrates a milestone in representation: Mattel has released its first-ever Barbie doll with Type 1 diabetes. The new doll is part of Barbie’s “Fashionistas” line, which aims to reflect the diversity of real-life children by showcasing dolls with different body types, skin tones, abilities, and medical conditions. The Type 1 diabetes Barbie comes […]
World-first immunotherapy trial to treat type 1 diabetes
Researchers at the University of Queensland have initiated a groundbreaking clinical trial to evaluate ASITI-201, an investigational immunotherapy designed to treat type 1 diabetes (T1D). Developed under the leadership of Professor Ranjeny Thomas, ASITI-201 combines a pancreatic protein with vitamin D to modulate the immune system, aiming to protect insulin-producing beta cells from autoimmune destruction. […]
FDA grants fast track status to Allogene’s autoimmune therapy
Allogene Therapeutics, a biotech company, has received “Fast Track” status from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its new therapy, ALLO-329, aimed at treating autoimmune diseases like systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IIM), and systemic sclerosis (SSc). This designation is granted to expedite the development and review of drugs that address […]
Scientists Win $600,000 Prize for Figuring Out How the Body Fights Off Autoimmune Diseases
Two scientists, one from Australia and one from the U.S., just won a $600,000 prize for figuring out how the body stops itself from developing autoimmune diseases like lupus, arthritis, and multiple sclerosis. Their research explained how certain immune cells called B cells are trained not to attack the body’s own tissues. This discovery helps […]