Genetic Disease
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Montreal researchers join international study of rare genetic disease Friedreich’s ataxiaFriedreich's ataxia is more prevalent in Quebec and in Acadian regions of the Maritimes, home to the descendants of many people from western France, according to researchers.HealthAug 16, 2023
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DNA mashup: How these babies in the U.K. were born with 3 parentsBritain’s Human Fertilization and Embryology Authority said fewer than five babies have been born this way in the U.K. but did not provide further details.HealthMay 10, 2023
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Family trip around world for Canadian kids losing vision has ended. Here’s what happenedEdith Lemay and Sébastien Pelletier took their young family on the journey of a lifetime after learning three of their children will eventually lose their eyesight.CanadaApr 26, 2023
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Ontario family seeks answers, treatment for child’s rare genetic disease'Her birthday is in October. We don't know what's going to be going on then,' said Jonelle Vlogiannitis of her daughter Avery's degenerative disease.HealthAug 16, 2022
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‘Uncharted territory’: Toronto family of child with rare disease raises $3M for therapy'This could change his life,' said Terry Pirovolakis of a gene therapy clinical trial to treat son Michael's ultra-rare condition, SPG50.HealthAug 15, 2022
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‘1 in 8 billion’: How a devastating genetic anomaly hit 3 Alberta siblingsThree Alberta siblings have the same extremely rare genetic ailment called Batten Disease. It's a situation experts say is nearly impossible because the kids have different moms.HealthJun 23, 2021
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His life-threatening genetic disease went undiagnosed for 30 years — then his newborn got itIan Stedman was only the 11th confirmed case of Muckle-Wells syndrome in Canada.LifestyleFeb 29, 2020
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Alberta study shows DNA may not actually be good predictor of disease, healthThe study, which involved scientists examining two decades of data, concluded that DNA contribution to disease development is only about five to 10 per cent.HealthDec 18, 2019
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McGill research offers hope for curing rare genetic disease affecting Quebec childrenChildren with a rare genetic disease that is particularly prevalent among Quebecers could see their lives changed thanks to a new treatment developed by researchers at the McGill University Hospital Centre.CanadaOct 4, 2018
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Students volunteer to help young Canadians battling cystic fibrosisAbout one in every 3,600 children born in Canada has Cystic Fibrosis, which is why universities across the country, including U of M, participate in Shinearama each year, raising funds and awareness.Sep 20, 2018
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