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The Avestagenome Project® and TIGS Sign Strategic Alliance to Advance
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 24: The Avestagenome Project® International Pvt. Ltd. (AGENOME) & Avesthagen Limited, in partnership with the Tata Institute for Genetics and Society (TIGS), have signed a Strategic Alliance Agreement to advance research and development in rar
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Cancer drug may ease cognitive function for some with autism, says new res
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
According to recent research from the University of California San Diego, people with Rett syndrome, a rare disorder linked to autism, may find it easier to think when taking an experimental cancer treatment. This finding could lead to medicines for patients with other neurological condition
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Toddler from Rajasthan fights rare disorder, needs crores to live; Indian
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Little Hridyansh is fighting the most severe form of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type 2, which causes the wasting of voluntary muscles and impairs breathing.
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Study sheds more light on advances, challenges in gene therapy for rare di
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
A recent review article Therapy summarises major milestones in the development of gene therapy medical products that have aided in the treatment of a large number of uncommon disorders. The essay also discusses the obstacles to the advancement of gene therapy for rare disorders.
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Karnataka CM appeals to PM Modi for lifesaving aid for toddler battling ra
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Karnataka CM has requested PM Modi's assistance in securing financial support from the Centre for the child's treatment and urged the consideration of waiving import taxes on the required Zolgensma injection.
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Researchers discover possible cause for genetic anomalies
Updated : 10 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Researchers have discovered a possible cause for the genetic anomalies that cause rare disorders such as Huntington's disease (HD). The majority of spinocerebellar ataxias (SCAs) and other neurological illnesses are thought to be caused by an increase in CAG (cytosine-adenine-guanine) repea
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Study identifies role of unique gene associated with epilepsy, autism, dev
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], July 2 (ANI): According to a study, the gene that was earlier found to be the reason behind rare disorders associated with epilepsy, autism and developmental disability, now has been discovered as the key element in the formation of healthy neurons.
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Drug for rare disorder shows promise for treating herpes viruses
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 8 (ANI): A drug currently prescribed to treat a rare enzyme deficiency can help cells clear the herpes simplex 1 and herpes simplex 2 viruses, according to a new study published in the journal Science Advances.
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Gene that causes rare disorder Opitz C syndrome identified
Updated : 9 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar. 13 (ANI): A team of researchers has identified the gene that causes Opitz C syndrome in the only patient diagnosed with this ultra-rare disorder in Catalonia.
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