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Why early participant engagement is now a top priority in genetic disease research

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In 2016, scientists behind a study called the Resilience Project analysed genetic data from 589,000+ people and found 13 adults who carried genetic variants that should have resulted in serious – even deadly – childhood disease, but who were apparently healthy. Giving participants something in return.

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Ancient viruses may hold key to gene therapy treatments

Drug Discovery World

Scientists have unlocked key insights into virus evolution, revealing new information that could help develop treatments for a wide variety of genetic diseases. . Many distinct types of parvoviruses infect mammals – including humans – without causing disease.

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Sensorion Hosting Key Opinion Leader Call with Dr. John Greinwald on Genetic Hearing Loss in Children on December 2, 2020

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MD, FAAP, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, who will discuss genetic forms of hearing loss in children. MD, FAAP, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, who will discuss genetic forms of hearing loss in children. The call will feature a presentation by KOL John Greinwald Jr., To register for the call, please click here.

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Trends in Human Health Management: A Journey through Time

Roots Analysis

Whether it was a common cold or a genetic disease, prayers and sacrifices to the gods were the only hope of a remedy at such times. It is possible that the legend of Big Foot may be based on an unfortunate person suffering from elephantiasis or gigantism or some other genetic predisposition that would have rendered him abnormal.

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FDA Approves Imcivree (setmelanotide) for Chronic Weight Management in Patients with Obesity Due to POMC, PCSK1 or LEPR Deficiency

The Pharma Data

Nasdaq:RYTM), a biopharmaceutical company aimed at developing and commercializing therapies for the treatment of rare genetic diseases of obesity, announced today that the U.S. With this approval, Imcivree becomes the first-ever FDA approved therapy for these rare genetic diseases of obesity. BOSTON, Nov.

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10 Key Learnings from Successful Cellular and Gene Therapy Trials for Rare Diseases

XTalks

Rare diseases can often be progressive, chronic and fatal. Approximately 72 percent of rare diseases are genetic, and around 70 percent of rare genetic diseases emerge in childhood. Sadly, one-third of children with rare diseases die before their first birthday.

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BridgeBio Pharma’s Nulibry Approved as First Treatment for Molybdenum Cofactor Deficiency Type A

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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval to Nulibry (fosdenopterin) for reducing the risk of death associated with molybdenum cofactor deficiency type A (MoCD Type A), making it the first treatment for the ultra-rare, genetic metabolic disorder. The approval was granted to BridgeBio Pharma, Inc.