Andrea Lobo, PhD, science writer —

About one in 39 individuals with neurological deficits on the Italian island of Sicily are carriers of genetic mutations associated with aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency, a higher prevalence than previously estimated, according to a recent study. Carriers are individuals with one mutated copy of the gene and…

A free webinar on July 18 will offer insights into the patient journey in gene therapy trials, with a particular focus on rare diseases such as AADC deficiency. The webinar, “Rare Disease Trials and Gene Therapy: Understanding the Patient Journey,” will broadcast live beginning at 10 a.m. EDT, and…