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A Combination of Tests Shows Learning Capabilities of Nonverbal Children with Rare Brain Disorder
February 25, 2025 - NCATS News
- Our Impact on Rare Diseases
- Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network (RDCRN)
NCATS-funded scientists found that a pair of tests can measure nonverbal learning skills and show the cognitive abilities of children with Aicardi-Goutières syndrome. The tests could improve the support and therapy doctors provide.
Read ArticleAI Tool Helps Find Life-Saving Medicine for Rare Disease
February 5, 2025 - Grantee/Partner News
- Biomedical Data Translator (Translator)
- Our Impact on Rare Diseases
Acute Hepatic Porphyrias No Longer As Rare As Previously Thought
January 30, 2023 - Media Coverage
- Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network (RDCRN)
Tips to Belong to the Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network (RDCRN)
January 24, 2023 - Media Coverage
- Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network (RDCRN)
A Rare Public Health Challenge
January 24, 2023 - NCATS News
- Our Impact on Rare Diseases
In this NIH Director’s Blog guest post, NCATS Director Joni Rutter, Ph.D., discusses the public health challenge of rare diseases and how NCATS is working to bring more treatments to people with ra
mRNA COVID Vaccine Technology Is Leading Breakthroughs in Addressing Very Rare Diseases
January 12, 2023 - Grantee/Partner News
- COVID-19
- Our Impact on Rare Diseases
Families Push Research Forward in Rare Diseases
December 26, 2022 - Media Coverage
COVID Vaccines Made mRNA a Household Name. How Can It Help in Rare Diseases?
December 26, 2022 - Media Coverage
- COVID-19
- Genetic and Rare Diseases (GARD) Information Center