This Rare Disease Day, observed on Feb. 28 worldwide, the American Kidney Fund is committed to improving the understanding of rare kidney diseases by providing educational resources.

Researchers led by the University of Vienna and Liège University Hospital Center have identified genetic variants associated ...

Uncommon illnesses caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites fall under the category of rare infectious diseases. These illnesses are often caused by unique pathogens that affect very few ...

Children's Mercy Kansas City has achieved a significant advancement toward the treatment of rare genetic diseases through the use of personalized antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs). This innovative ...

Rare diseases are genetic disorders that affect a small proportion of the population. Despite their rarity, they can be a ...

Virginia Tech researchers discovered an indication hidden in the brain that may help doctors identify children suffering from ...

By determining the structure of the deposits responsible for transthyretin amyloidosis through a simple skin biopsy, scientists at UNIGE are paving the way for a new diagnostic method for ...

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Backed with $82 million and led by two of BioMarin’s former executives, Mendra plans to acquire rare disease assets and use ...