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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: What Families Need to Know About This Progressive Disorder
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, commonly called DMD, is a rare genetic disorder that causes progressive weakness and degeneration of skeletal muscles,…
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Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA): From Death Sentence to Treatable Condition
Spinal Muscular Atrophy, commonly called SMA, is a rare genetic neuromuscular disorder that causes progressive weakness and wasting of muscles…
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Pompe Disease: When Glycogen Storage Goes Wrong in the Muscles
Pompe Disease is a rare genetic metabolic disorder that affects how the body breaks down and stores a substance called…
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Maple Syrup Urine Disease: The Metabolic Disorder
Maple Syrup Urine Disease, commonly called MSUD, is a rare genetic metabolic disorder that affects how the body breaks down…
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Phenylketonuria (PKU): Why Newborn Screening Has Transformed This Disease
Phenylketonuria, commonly called PKU, is a rare genetic metabolic disorder that affects how the body processes an amino acid called…
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Fragile X Syndrome: The Most Common Inherited Cause of Intellectual Disability
Fragile X Syndrome is a genetic disorder that causes intellectual disability and is the most common inherited cause of intellectual…
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Rett Syndrome: The Neurological Condition That Primarily Affects Girls
Rett Syndrome is a rare neurological disorder that primarily affects girls and causes serious problems with brain development and nervous…
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Angelman Syndrome: The ‘Happy Puppet’ Disorder and Why That Name Is Outdated
Angelman Syndrome, often called AS for short, is a rare genetic disorder that affects how the brain and body develop.…
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Prader-Willi Syndrome: Understanding This Complex Genetic Disorder
Imagine a disorder that affects how your body grows, how hungry you feel, and how you develop mentally and physically.…
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Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency: The Lung and Liver Disease You May Have Never Heard Of
Imagine your lungs as tiny air sacs that help you breathe. Your body produces a special protein called alpha-1 antitrypsin…
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Why the race to save these cherished penguins just became more urgent
The hoiho, also known as takaraka or yellow-eyed penguin, holds a special place in Aotearoa New Zealand’s natural identity. Shy…
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Should emissions from coal burned overseas be considered in Australian mine approvals? For the first time, the High Court will decide
Australia’s High Court will today hear its first ever climate case. It could have real implications for fossil fuel producers…
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Your local storm forecast is likely based on weather miles away – mesonets can help bridge that gap
Whether you’re planning a weekend hike, deciding what to wear to work or preparing your home for severe storms, the…
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New DNA evidence shows dingoes are almost 90% pure – and fall into eight distinct groups
Dingoes have roamed Australia for at least 3,000 years. These clever canines are the mainland’s only native apex predator on…
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We proved these ‘forever chemicals’ can last longer than three decades
The fresh air, picturesque vistas and pristine bush of the Blue Mountains west of Sydney draw millions of visitors a…
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