Drug developed which could help sufferers of Rare Genetic Disease AKU

The video discusses ongoing research at Liverpool University to find a treatment for alkaptonuria, a rare genetic condition also known as black bone disease. Researchers have repurposed a molecule initially developed as a weed killer to slow the disease's progression. Clinical trials have shown promising results, although the treatment cannot reverse existing damage. The video highlights the challenges of drug approval for rare diseases and the efforts to make the treatment accessible globally. Additionally, the research may have broader implications for treating arthritis and heart diseases.

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