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Study suggests DNA sequencing could reduce infant deaths, often caused by genetic disease

STAT News

But a new study focuses on a much more somber set of stories: those of infants who died with genetic diseases and who in some cases could have been treated, perhaps even saved. Or the baby girl who could have had a life-threatening reaction to anesthesia had researchers not sequenced her DNA ahead of time. Read the rest…

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Researchers advance knowledge on debilitating genetic disease

Medical Xpress

A team of researchers at the University of Georgia has identified the source of several symptoms in patients suffering from familial dysautonomia (FD), a rare and debilitating genetic disease that primarily affects children.

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In a first, doctors treat fatal genetic disease before birth

Medical Xpress

and Canada used a novel technique to treat her before she was born for a rare genetic disease that caused the deaths of two of her sisters. A toddler is thriving after doctors in the U.S.

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Study finds 41% of infant deaths associated with genetic diseases

Medical Xpress

In a study appearing today in JAMA Network Open, Rady Children's Institute for Genomic Medicine (RCIGM) researchers found that the contribution of genetic diseases to infant deaths was higher than previously recognized.

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Research team makes important step toward a therapy for a rare genetic disease

Medical Xpress

Usher Syndrome type 1F is a rare but severe genetic disease that causes deafness, lack of balance, and progressive blindness.

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AavantiBio and Catalent Announce Partnership to Support Development and Manufacturing of Gene Therapies for Rare Genetic Diseases

Pharma Mirror

The post AavantiBio and Catalent Announce Partnership to Support Development and Manufacturing of Gene Therapies for Rare Genetic Diseases appeared first on Pharma Mirror Magazine. Catalent will further support process optimization and look to reduce material.

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Research Roundup: Ancestry in Cancer Treatment, Nanotech, Genetic Diseases and More

BioSpace

This week, researchers presented findings in how ancestry affects cancer treatment, nanotechnology and genetic diseases. Here's a look at that and more.