rare diseases

Illustration of tiratricol bypassing the defective MCT8 thyroid hormone transporter to normalize T3 levels and treat peripheral thyrotoxicosis in AHDS.
Scientific illustration of AAV9 gene therapy in MPS IIIA showing vector entry, SGSH gene delivery, sulfamidase secretion, receptor-mediated cross-correction of a neighboring neuron, and heparan sulfate clearance.
Genetic material in a pill, surrounded by computational imagery.
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A close-up of the edges of papers next to each other.
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Hand holding tweezers to edit DNA strands
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Split image showing the connection between laboratory science and human impact. On the left, a blue-toned lab scene with glassware and a glowing DNA double helix represents molecular and genetic research. On the right, a warm, amber-toned scene shows silhouettes of people surrounded by floating data sheets and images, symbolizing real-world populations and applied knowledge. A luminous strand resembling DNA bridges both sides, illustrating the translation of scientific discovery into human outcomes.
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Lymphocytes such as T cells and B cells are part of the immune system
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Recovering Child Lying in the Hospital Bed Sleeping, Mother Holds Her Hand Comforting.
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A bright yellow umbrella is shown under the sun and a blue sky.
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A scattering of different pills.
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