Researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (MPI-EVA) have been collecting and analyzing data on ancient DNA for years. This DNA has given the researchers a stronger…
Genes serve as the intricate orchestrators of our health. By better understanding our genetic makeup, we gain invaluable insights into how our genes shape and affect us. Yet the genetic…
Genes hold the key to our health. Through revolutionary gene therapy solutions, the medical field is transforming to laud the power and precision of personalized medicine. Gene therapy has the…
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Editor's Note: We believe that patients are a key part of developing and leading the conversation in disease communities. Patient Worthy sometimes partners with reputable agencies that wish to speak…
617 words (source - 3% match) vs. 452 words (mine - 4% match) As our healthcare field continues to innovate and grow, we have seen more conversations regarding gene therapy…
As our understanding of genetics increases, so does our awareness of the multitude of genetic diseases—many of which continue to be discovered to this day. While X-linked lymphoproliferative disease (XLP)…
Debbie Ferlito had always lived an active life. There was nothing she loved more than throwing herself into athletics, than testing the limits of her body. And she was…
Advances in research and medicine have improved the life expectancy for people with cystic fibrosis. But this doesn't mean that we should stop searching for a cure. Most likely,…
Rare Community Profiles Rare Community Profiles is a new Patient Worthy article series of long-form interviews featuring various stakeholders in the rare disease community, such as patients, their…
In August 2022, I reported on a story that touched my heart: Lucy Landman's PGAP3 diagnosis. With less than 50 diagnosed cases of PGAP3 worldwide, parents Zach and Geri jumped…
As clinicians and scientists continue to delve into RNA sequencing benefits, they are learning how RNA sequencing provides insights for people with rare genetic conditions. The learning experience will provide…
Have you ever thought about your genes and what they do for your body? For example, the KRAS gene—do you know what it does? Normally, KRAS encodes for the production…
Usher syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that is characterized by deafness and often paired with retinitis pigmentosa (RP), an inherited disease which causes retinal degeneration and vision loss. There…
There are still many unknowns when it comes to our genetics. How do gene variants of unknown significance (VUS) affect us? In what ways can we identify if variants…
Altogether, there are an estimated 300,000 people in Ireland who are living with a rare disease. However, given the increasing amount of genetically-oriented rare diseases, it's possible that even…
Porphyria refers to a group of rare disorders that cause issues with the production of heme, which is part of what makes up hemoglobin (a protein in your red blood…
The first few years of Saylor Baysden’s life involved a good deal of medical confusion. Her family pursued testing, leading to two diagnoses in 2020-21: autism and epilepsy. But her…
Medical research is crucial in better understanding diseases and discovering novel treatment options. Unfortunately, there is often one large barrier to research: funding. This is especially true within the rare…
In the past, there have been specific genetic mutations associated with breast cancer: most often the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. Altogether, there are 15 genes associated with a moderate-to-high…
A mother knows best. In Kaitlyn Fryar's case, her intuition about her son Hudson led her to pursue help from numerous doctors. According to CBS Pittsburgh, Hudson seemed to…
Dr. Muna Naash received her PhD from Baylor College of Medicine, where she studied retinal cell and molecular biology. Throughout her career, Dr. Naash has become known for her work…
Scientists are always looking into new ways to advance treatments and improve patient outcomes, especially in disease states with high mortality rates. Currently, ovarian cancer is associated with a…
When Arica Svoboda thinks of her two children, Hayes and Hendrix, she can’t help but fill up with love. She tells Patient Worthy: “My boys are special. Their smiles and…
Initially, when doctors in Malaysia met with the 21-year-old patient, they suspected that he had mandibuloacral dysplasia. The man, 21 years old, was short in stature (3.8 ft tall)…
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