Researchers advance knowledge on debilitating genetic disease

University of Georgia

A team of researchers at the University of Georgia has identified the source of several symptoms in patients suffering from familial dysautonomia (FD), a rare and debilitating genetic disease that primarily affects children. This new knowledge could lead to improved treatments to mitigate symptoms and improve the overall quality of life for patients.

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