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Spotlight on rare diseases

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As the world observed Rare Disease Day this week, professors studying genomics are working hard to create awareness of these illnesses.

According to the World Health Organization, about 400 million people worldwide are affected by rare diseases, and in South Africa it is estimated that 1 in every 15 people suffers from such an illness.

Rare Diseases SA states that about 70% of rare

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