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Nigeria's medical research institute has unveiled a biobank containing over 400,000 biological samples that could revolutionize how the country understands and treats diseases. The massive collection offers locally generated data that researchers say will lead to better health outcomes for millions of Africans.
Researchers discovered a specific immune cell state that explains why Long COVID lingers in some patients and links directly to fatigue and breathing problems. The breakthrough could lead to personalized treatments for millions still suffering months after infection.
When someone told a young woman she was "too close" to her family's disease to become a researcher, Jill Briceño had the perfect response. Her answer, inspired by mastering Cuban cooking, could change how we think about rare disease research.
Researchers discovered how to disguise healthy mitochondria so they can slip into diseased cells undetected, extending the lives of mice with a fatal genetic disorder. The breakthrough could one day help children born with rare mitochondrial diseases.
Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder and Canadian director Matt Finlin created a documentary following the race to cure epidermolysis bullosa, a devastating skin disease affecting children worldwide. The Netflix film captures breakthrough research that could unlock treatments for thousands of rare diseases.
The world's largest protein structure database just got a major upgrade that could speed up drug discovery and disease research. AlphaFold now predicts how proteins work together, not just alone.
Siemens has partnered with the Department of Energy to build AI-powered infrastructure that could revolutionize how scientists make discoveries. This collaboration aims to accelerate breakthroughs in everything from disease research to clean energy.
Jeff Allen won the largest cash prize in game show history and is using it to fund research for his son's rare brain disease. His efforts could unlock treatments for millions with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
Jeff Allen won $10 million on "Beast Games" and is using his prize to fund research for his son Lucas's rare genetic disorder. His efforts could unlock treatments for millions with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
A Philadelphia nonprofit founded by a doctor who survived a rare disease just landed $76 million to help millions of patients find treatments hiding in plain sight. Every Cure's AI tool searches thousands of existing drugs to find new uses for rare diseases that lack treatments.
Scientists just pinpointed a microscopic protein region that keeps hearts beating steadily, opening doors to future treatments for devastating heart conditions. The breakthrough could help millions born with or developing life-threatening heart rhythm problems.
Thirty-five major donor families just committed over $1 billion in two days to fund ambitious projects tackling homelessness, health care, and disease research. The Audacious Project brought them together to fund work that typically takes nonprofits years to raise money for.
Families fighting Huntington's disease celebrated a breakthrough this Valentine's Day as researchers announced the first treatment for the deadly brain condition. The discovery brings renewed hope to a community that has waited decades for medical progress.
Researchers finally understand why a fungal disease has killed millions of North American bats while barely affecting European species. The discovery could save entire bat populations and billions in crop losses.
The UK and Japan just announced a major science collaboration worth over £27 million that will advance gene therapy, quantum computing, and next-generation communications. The partnership promises breakthrough treatments for rare diseases and cutting-edge technology that could transform healthcare and digital connectivity in both nations.
After losing her sister to Alström syndrome at 28, Rocky Tucker now leads an international organization bringing researchers and families together to find a cure. This May, Fort Worth hosts a global conference for one of the world's rarest diseases.
A new digital platform in Sweden is making it easier for patients to share their health data for rare disease research, with over 5,000 people now registered to help scientists find answers. When patients feel informed and involved, their willingness to contribute soars to 94%.
Google DeepMind just opened up its DNA-reading AI to help scientists worldwide crack the code of genetic diseases. Nearly 3,000 researchers are already using it to fight cancer, brain disorders, and infections.
Scientists at the University of Twente and Radboudumc are building a working human retina on a microchip, eliminating the need for animal testing while speeding up treatment for rare eye diseases. They've already successfully combined the first two retinal layers, something never achieved before.
University of Michigan researchers developed a breakthrough tool that lets cells record their own activities like a tape recorder, allowing scientists to rewind and watch what happened inside them over weeks. The innovation could help unlock mysteries of disease and point the way to new treatments.
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