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 ...

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

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But in genetics, zebras are everywhere and have become the symbol for rare diseases. According to the National Institutes of Health, more than 7,000 rare diseases have been identified, with almost 80% ...

The selected projects demonstrated significant potential to address unmet needs within these rare communities. The recipients include: Fabry disease: Mitra Tavakoli, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK, ...

The FDA has made some modest efforts, but it needs an internal organization that understands and would be an aggressive advocate for the development of rare-disease drugs. When I joined the FDA to be ...