Applying Next Generation Sequencing and Transgenic Models to Rare Disease Research
Gouw, Arvin M.
Applying Next Generation Sequencing and Transgenic Models to Rare Disease Research - Frontiers Media SA 2020 - 1 electronic resource (119 p.)
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A rare disease is a disease that occurs infrequently in the general population, typically affecting fewer than 200,000 Americans at any given time. More than 30 million people in the United States of America (USA) and 350 million people globally suffer from rare diseases. Out of the 7000+ known rare diseases, less than 5% have approved treatments. Rare diseases are frequently chronic, progressive, degenerative, and life-threatening, compromising the lives of patients by loss of autonomy. In the USA, it can take years for a rare disease patient to receive a correct diagnosis. The socioeconomic burden for rare disease is huge. For those living with diagnosed rare diseases, there is no support system or resource bank for navigating financial, educational, or other aspects of having a rare disease. The purpose of this Research Topic is to bring together leading researchers, non-profit organizations, healthcare providers/diagnostic companies, and pharma/biotech/CROs in the field to provide a broad perspective on the latest advances, challenges, and opportunities in rare disease research.
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English
978-2-88963-524-5 9782889635245
10.3389/978-2-88963-524-5 doi
Science: general issues
Medical genetics
Rare disease Genomics Next generation sequencing transgenic genetic analysis
Applying Next Generation Sequencing and Transgenic Models to Rare Disease Research - Frontiers Media SA 2020 - 1 electronic resource (119 p.)
Open Access
A rare disease is a disease that occurs infrequently in the general population, typically affecting fewer than 200,000 Americans at any given time. More than 30 million people in the United States of America (USA) and 350 million people globally suffer from rare diseases. Out of the 7000+ known rare diseases, less than 5% have approved treatments. Rare diseases are frequently chronic, progressive, degenerative, and life-threatening, compromising the lives of patients by loss of autonomy. In the USA, it can take years for a rare disease patient to receive a correct diagnosis. The socioeconomic burden for rare disease is huge. For those living with diagnosed rare diseases, there is no support system or resource bank for navigating financial, educational, or other aspects of having a rare disease. The purpose of this Research Topic is to bring together leading researchers, non-profit organizations, healthcare providers/diagnostic companies, and pharma/biotech/CROs in the field to provide a broad perspective on the latest advances, challenges, and opportunities in rare disease research.
Creative Commons
English
978-2-88963-524-5 9782889635245
10.3389/978-2-88963-524-5 doi
Science: general issues
Medical genetics
Rare disease Genomics Next generation sequencing transgenic genetic analysis