Wisconsin's newborn screening program took the first step toward adding Krabbe disease to a list of nearly 50 disorders the state already screens for at birth. At least ten other states already test ...

After an MRI, CT scan, and a genetic test, Victoria was diagnosed with Krabbe disease, a rare disorder that affects the central and peripheral nervous systems. Though there is a treatment ...

Feb. 25, 2025 — Our organs age at different rates, and a blood test determining how much they've each aged could predict the risk of conditions like lung cancer and heart disease decades later ...

June 10, 2024 — Scientists have grown 'mini-guts' in the lab to help understand Crohn's disease, showing that 'switches' that modify DNA in gut cells play an important role in the disease ...

Some of the most common LSDs diagnosed are Gaucher disease, Fabry disease, and Krabbe disease. “They are caused by a genetic defect,” explained Prof Scarpa. “These patients have clinical ...