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Zebrafish Model Prevents Unnecessary SMA Treatment After False-Positive Newborn Screening

Mar 21, 2026

Research from Germany and Australia shows zebrafish functional testing can identify false-positive SMA newborn screening results, preventing unnecessary treatment in rare cases where infants carry functional SMN1 gene variants.

Rare Disease Day Highlights Diagnostic Delays and Access Barriers to Gene Therapy

Feb 28, 2026

International Rare Disease Day on February 28 underscores challenges in diagnosing and treating rare genetic conditions, with patients facing years-long diagnostic delays and geographic barriers to accessing gene therapies.