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Leveraging Genetic Testing for Enrolling Rare Disease Trials

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Written By: Derek Ansel, MS, CCRA, Executive Director, Therapeutic Strategy Lead, Rare Disease Given that 80% of rare diseases have a genetic etiology, genetic implications should be addressed at the onset of a clinical program to support trial enrollment.

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Researchers advance knowledge on debilitating genetic disease

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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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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.

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

STAT News

Researchers who believe genomics can transform human health love to recount success stories. They’ll tell you about the 3-month-old boy whose heart was failing until researchers pinpointed what was ailing him. Read the rest…

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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. Why should research be any different? with their priorities.

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

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