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EP 5 Could Weed Killer Cure This Rare Disease (Alkaptonuria)?
EP 5 Could Weed Killer Cure This Rare Disease (Alkaptonuria)?
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Length:
26 minutes
Released:
Jun 11, 2019
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Podcast episode
Description
We talk to Nick Sireau (co-founder of Findacure and chairman of the AKU society) about his two sons, who were both born with Alkaptonuria which is an ultra-rare genetic condition that causes the bone's surface to turn black and corrode. Nick has worked tirelessly to help establish a new clinical trial, exploring whether a chemical originally used as a weed killer could provide a treatment for this debilitating condition. So far the signs are very positive, but Nick is currently awaiting the final results which will be disclosed in September.
Released:
Jun 11, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
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