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Rare diseases: Impact, landscape, and possibilities

Rare diseases are those that affect fewer than 65 people per every 100,000. This adds up to 4-6% of the worldwide population. The lack of awareness and small patient populations of these conditions lead to them often being misdiagnosed and underfunded. This report examines the growing research imperative for rare diseases and how scientists are looking to better treat them going forward.

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