A Genetic Analysis of Bacteria Strains Causing Lyme Disease Could Transform Treatment
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A Genetic Analysis of Bacteria Strains Causing Lyme Disease Could Transform Treatment

After years of research an international team of scientists has unraveled the genetic makeup of 47 strains of known and potential Lyme disease-causing bacteria. The work paves the way toward…

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Congressional Briefing Highlights Impact of Research Funding on Rare Eye Diseases: Retinitis Pigmentosa and Stargardt Disease
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Congressional Briefing Highlights Impact of Research Funding on Rare Eye Diseases: Retinitis Pigmentosa and Stargardt Disease

Written by Judith Hill, Communications and Events Director, National Alliance for Eye and Vision Research In a remarkable show of unity and commitment to eye health, the Alliance for Eye…

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The Dravet Syndrome Foundation Calls for More Research and Social Awareness on World Epilepsy Day
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The Dravet Syndrome Foundation Calls for More Research and Social Awareness on World Epilepsy Day

Contributed by Dravet Foundation Spain The group values the progress made but urges the continued implementation of the effectiveness of the drugs Epilepsy unexpectedly and suddenly marks the onset of…

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Science Simplified: Differences Between a Gene Therapy Clinical Trial and a Cure
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Science Simplified: Differences Between a Gene Therapy Clinical Trial and a Cure

Want to learn about scientific topics without needing a PhD? Check out the Science Simplified blog from TESS Research Foundation! Dr. Tanya Brown, PhD, works with researchers to make science…

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HAE Patient Story: Finding the Bright Side of Things
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HAE Patient Story: Finding the Bright Side of Things

Note: This patient story was contributed by one of Patient Worthy’s partners, HAE Junior – an organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and young people living with hereditary…

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Pioneering Genetic Testing Access Through Probably Genetic’s Whole Exome Sequencing for Alpha-Mannosidosis
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Pioneering Genetic Testing Access Through Probably Genetic’s Whole Exome Sequencing for Alpha-Mannosidosis

Patient Worthy is excited to highlight Probably Genetic's free genetic testing program for alpha-mannosidosis. The intricate web of rare diseases often leaves individuals and their families searching for answers and…

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