In two new papers, researchers from The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) report the successful use of two approaches -- gene therapy and bone marrow transplantation – to alleviate symptoms of multiple sulfatase deficiency (MSD), an ultra-rare genetic disease with no cure. The studies, carried out in mice, not only offer new hope to children with MSD and their families but can also help researchers better understand common diseases with related genetic mutations.

Two ambitious multi-stakeholder projects that aim to tackle the threat of invasive alien species have been launched at a conference in Europe last week (20-23 January 2025).

GuardIAS and OneSТOP — covering marine and freshwater, and terrestrial habitats respectively — will work in tandem to alleviate the adverse impacts of invasive alien species on endangered species, natural sites and human health, providing comprehensive coverage of Europe’s ecosystems.