Rare diseases

Cambridge researchers will play key roles in two new centres dedicated to developing improved tests, treatments and potentially cures for thousands of...

Experts have warned that a ‘no deal’ Brexit will result in the exclusion of the UK from the 24 European Reference Networks (ERNs) that were...

Cambridge-led study discovers new genetic causes of rare diseases, potentially leading to improved diagnosis and better patient care.

Gene editing using ‘molecular scissors’ that snip out and replace faulty DNA could provide an almost unimaginable future for some patients: a complete...

A faster and more accurate method of identifying which of an individual’s genes are associated with particular symptoms has been developed by a team...

When is a rare disease not a rare disease? The answer: when big data gets involved. An ambitious new research project aims to show patients that they...