First newborns join screening for 200 rare diseases
At present, newborns are given a heelprick blood test that checks for nine serious conditions, including cystic fibrosis. As part of this new study, led by Genomics England, blood samples will be ...
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Five Floridians with disabilities say state is violating their rights
Five Medicaid beneficiaries and their caregivers allege in a federal lawsuit that the DeSantis administration is allowing ...
Study reveals molecular mechanism of genetic variant that causes mirror movement disorder
A team of Canadian and American scientists has made a promising breakthrough in understanding the origins of a mysterious ...
Scientists uncover genetic cause of rare autoimmune disorder
A team of international scientists has uncovered the genetic underpinnings of a rare, inherited autoimmune disorder, ...
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Niemann-Pick disease: FDA approves first two drugs in the space of a week for rare disorder
Find out all about the first two FDA drug approvals for the rare genetic disorder Niemann-Pick disease type C.
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Rare genetic disorders much more common than scientists thought, study reveals
A new study has uncovered a startling revelation: rare genetic disorders caused by repetitive DNA sequences may be up to ...
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N.J. announces major overhaul to stop abuse in group homes
Work began on legislation to give the state more power to punish abusive group homes after an NJ Advance Media report earlier ...
Manalapan charity left scrambling after NJDOT mix-up nixes Route 9 half-marathon plans
Jar of Hope was all set to stage a half-marathon fundraiser along Route 9 in Western Monmouth County this weekend. Then the ...