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Gene Therapy for Rare Brain Disease Effective, but Comes With Blood Cancer Risk

10% of patients in trials leading to eli-cel's approval developed MDS or AML

FDA ADCOMM elamipretide hydrochloride injection over a computer rendering of mitochondria.

FDA Reviewers Cast Doubt on Drug Candidate for Barth Syndrome

Agency appears unswayed by mitochondria-targeting drug for rare cardioskeletal disease

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Hormonal Contraception Linked to Increased Breast Cancer Risk in BRCA1 Carriers

Higher risk for ever use, increasing duration of use but no increase in BRCA2 carriers

FDA APPROVED levacetylleucine (Aqneursa) over a computer rendering of mutating DNA.

Second Drug OK'd for Ultra-Rare Neurodegenerative Disease

FDA approves levacetylleucine (Aqneursa) for Niemann-Pick disease type C

FDA APPROVED arimoclomol (Miplyffa) over a computer rendering of a strand of DNA.

First Drug Approved for Niemann-Pick Disease Type C

Arimoclomol (Miplyffa) greenlit for ultra-rare genetic disorder

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New Genetic Analysis of Animals in Wuhan Market in 2019 May Help Find COVID's Origin

Findings "shift the dial more in favor of an animal origin," said one expert

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Novel Drug Reduced Triglycerides, Risk of Pancreatitis in Persistent Chylomicronemia

Benefits seen in patients with and without a genetic diagnosis

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A Miss for Steroid-Toting Red Blood Cells in Ataxia Telangiectasia

Phase III trial falls short of efficacy target, but positive signal emerges in younger kids

FDA ADCOMM arimoclomol over a computer rendering of a strand of DNA.

FDA Advisors Mostly Convinced Arimoclomol Works for Rare Genetic Disorder

If approved, this would be the first drug for Niemann-Pick disease type C

FDA ADCOMM arimoclomol over a computer rendering of a strand of DNA.

FDA Panel to Consider Arimoclomol for Rare Genetic Disorder

This is the second time the drug has been submitted to the FDA for Niemann-Pick disease type C

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Sotorasib Promising for KRAS鈥揜elated Vascular Malformations

Two patients had rapid symptom improvement and reductions in malformation volume

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Gene Therapies for Neovascular AMD Continue to Show Promise

Studies show 90% reduction in intravitreal treatment burden, durable effect on vision, anatomy

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Psoriasis Joins List of Diseases Tied to Air Pollution

Poor air quality adds significantly to risk from genetic susceptibility factors

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Genes, Air Pollution Combine to Raise Lupus Risk

British data suggest how environmental and genetic factors add together

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Can Oligonucleotide Infusions Really Fix Lyme, Cancer, and Other Diseases?

U.S. clinics market oligonucleotide therapy for a wide range of conditions, without much evidence

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Adolescent Obesity Tied to Parents' BMI at the Same Age

Moderate association between parental and offspring BMI at age 17

FDA APPROVED crovalimab (Piasky) over a computer rendering of blood flowing inside a vessel.

Subcutaneous C5 Inhibitor Approved for PNH

Longer-acting crovalimab designed for more sustained effect and less treatment burden

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ALK Inhibitor Shows Promise in Rare, Progressive Tumor Types

Phase II study found brigatinib exceeded historical control by shrinking 10% of targeted tumors

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Gene Therapy May Cure More Rare Diseases, but Drugmakers Have Few Incentives

Profitability, production cost, and low number of patients are barriers

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Alzheimer's Onset Delayed by Rare Mutation

Just one copy of the Christchurch variant conferred protection

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Alzheimer's Risk Higher If Mom Had Memory Problems

Maternal history of memory impairment tied to higher amyloid burden

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A Single, Surprising Gene Behind a Disorder That Causes Intellectual Disability

Researchers estimate the disorder may affect as many as one in 20,000 young people

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Hereditary Angioedema Attacks Reduced With Donidalorsen Prophylaxis

Investigational treatment passes muster in phase III trial

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Lifestyle-Dementia Links Persist Regardless of Risk Genes, French Study Shows

Dementia prevention efforts may be beneficial despite genetic susceptibility

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Fertility Treatment Safe for Breast Cancer Survivors With BRCA Mutations

No significant increased risk of recurrence or pregnancy complications

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Gene Editing Improves Vision in Rare and Devastating Retinal Disorder

Therapy improved best corrected visual acuity in four of 14 patients, and others benefited too

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Alzheimer's Variant May Cause Distinct Form of the Disease

Almost all APOE4 homozygotes develop Alzheimer's disease

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Impact of Recombinant Replacement Therapy Detailed in Genetic Clotting Disorder

Trial that led to FDA approval shows a big difference in replacement levels versus usual care

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Age-Related Somatic Mutations Implicated in Cardiovascular Death

Clonal hematopoiesis a red flag for people with asymptomatic carotid atherosclerosis

FDA APPROVED mavorixafor (Xolremdi) over a photo of warts on a woman鈥檚 hand.

FDA Approves First Drug for WHIM Syndrome

CXCR4 antagonist mavorixafor effectively boosts neutrophils and lymphocytes to reduce infections

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Genetics Studies Have a Diversity Problem That Researchers Struggle to Fix

Most data based on DNA from white people, but small differences can have big health outcomes

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Newborn Screening for SMA Appears to Offer Functional Benefits

German cohort study suggests earlier initiation of treatment benefits sitting, walking

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Need 10,000 Daily Steps to Prevent Obesity? It May Depend on Genetics

Current recommendations may underestimate activity needs for people with high genetic risk

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Overdosing on Chemo: A Common Gene Test Could Save Hundreds of Lives Each Year

Treatment can be deadly for enzyme-deficient patients; NCCN doesn't call for preemptive testing

FDA APPROVED ponatinib (Iclusig) over a computer rendering of the destruction of lymphoblast cells

FDA Approves New Frontline Regimen for Aggressive ALL

Ponatinib lands indication in combination with chemo for Philadelphia chromosome-positive cases

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Spinal Delivery of Gene Therapy Promising for Neurodegenerative Disease

Early-phase clinical trial was suggestive of slower progression of giant axonal neuropathy

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Mutation Linked to Increased Risk of Prostate Cancer Mortality

Cancer-specific mortality twice as high in patients with specific genotype for HSD3B1 allele

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Higher Polygenic Risk Score Tied to Increased Risk for Glaucoma

Risk scores may allow action before irreversible damage occurs in those with ocular hypertension

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Cancer Prevention Strategies Linked to Mortality Reduction in BRCA Carriers

Cohort studies indicate oophorectomy, breast MRI surveillance save lives, researchers say

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Oral Drug Gains Steam as On-Demand Option for Hereditary Angioedema Attacks

Investigational sebetralstat offered symptom relief in under 2 hours

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