🔬Rare diseases, although individually rare, collectively affect millions of people.
💡Research into rare diseases can provide insights into our bodily processes and mechanisms.
💊Discoveries from studying rare diseases have led to the development of effective drugs for common conditions.
🧬Understanding the genetic basis of rare diseases can reveal important information about other diseases.
⏰Studying rare diseases can provide valuable information on aging and longevity.
How many people are affected by rare diseases?
—Although individually rare, rare diseases collectively affect millions of people worldwide.
What insights can be gained from studying rare diseases?
—Studying rare diseases can provide insights into our bodily processes, mechanisms, and genetic basis.
Have rare diseases led to the development of effective drugs?
—Yes, research into rare diseases has led to the development of drugs that are effective for both rare and common conditions.
What other diseases can be understood through studying rare diseases?
—Studying rare diseases can provide important information about the genetic basis and underlying mechanisms of other diseases.
What can studying rare diseases teach us about aging?
—Studying rare diseases can provide insights into the processes of aging and potentially contribute to advancements in longevity research.
00:19Individually rare, rare diseases collectively affect millions of people worldwide.
02:54Research into rare diseases can provide insights into our bodily processes and mechanisms.
04:12Discoveries from studying rare diseases have led to the development of effective drugs for common conditions.
06:06Understanding the genetic basis of rare diseases can reveal important information about other diseases.
08:52Studying rare diseases can provide valuable information on aging and longevity.
