Sickle Cell Disease affects 100,00 Americans, and has been pretty well understood for a long time. So, why are there only two drugs available for the condition? Why are so few research dollars allocated to the problem? Well, the answers...

Gene-editing tools like Crispr/Cas9 offer the potential to both enhance and correct the building-blocks of life. What progress has been made in using gene editing to diagnose and treat disease?

Rebecca Van Fraassen’s family is just one many advocating for government help in paying for treatments for rare diseases, some of which can reach above $1 million per year.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on July 11 after a 50th GST Council Meeting announced that the council exempted GST Tax on cancer-related drugs, medicines for rare diseases, and food products for special medical purposes. “GST...

The only medicine that could help this man’s son is nowhere to be found in China, and he cannot travel abroad to get the treatment because of COVID-19 restrictions.

New City teen has organized a "COCA Strong" 5k/10k at Rockland Lake State Park the morning of of August 3rd.

Living with a rare disease comes with unique psychological challenges that often go unnoticed. Patients and caregivers face emotional distress, isolation, and uncertainty due to limited awareness, delayed diagnoses, and lack of support....

Oct. 30 ""Almost 5,000 people have died from the Ebola outbreak around the world, leaving scientists scrambling to find a vaccine. This week trials start in Switzerland bringing the promise of one ever closer. (Source: Bloomberg)

Professor Mimoun Azzouz, Director of the Gene Therapy Innovation and Manufacturing Centre and Chair of Translational Neuroscience at the University of Sheffield on the new gene therapy innovation hubs being set up in the...

Oct. 27 -- On todays The Roundup, Rosenblatt Securities Brian Blair and Bloomberg's Alex Barinka wrap up the days top market stories with Bloomberg's Matt Miller on Street Smart. (Source: Bloomberg)

Oct. 24 -- Mundipharma APAC, Latin America, Mideast & Africa President Raman Singh discusses how to tackle Ebola and how one of his company's products can keep the virus from spreading with Bloomberg's Rishaad Salamat on ""On The Move.""...

A new era of genetic medicine could mean tens of thousands of patients in England having their illnesses diagnosed faster with improved treatments on the NHS. Scientists are to begin unlocking DNA from 100 thousand people at 11 centres.

Nov. 4 ""Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for East African Affairs Phyllis Kandie discusses Kenya's declining tourism, the misconceptions about the country and how Ebola and Terrorism have impacted the economy with Bloomberg's Manus Cranny on...

Oct. 7 -- Bloomberg's Charles Penty reports on the first case of a person becoming infected with the Ebola virus outside of Africa as a Spanish Nurse is diagnosed with the disease at a hospital in Madrid. He speaks to Anna Edwards on...

Jan.29 -- Norman Villamin, chief investment officer for private banking at Union Bancaire Privee, discusses the spread of the coronavirus and how it could impact China’s growth and global growth. He speaks on “Bloomberg Markets: European...

Oct. 24 -- European Union leaders are meeting in Brussels to discuss Energy security, Ebola, the crisis in Ukraine and climate change. The members have already agreed to cut greenhouse gases by at least 40% from 1990 levels by 2030....

May 25 -- Hadyn Parry, chief executive officer at Oxitec, discusses how his company plans to fight the Zika virus, the technology he will use and the impact of the genetic modifications. He speaks to Bloomberg's Emily Chang on "Bloomberg...

Jan.30 -- Jeffrey Halley, Asia-Pacific senior market analyst at Oanda, discusses the spread of the coronavirus and its potential impact on markets. He speaks on “Bloomberg Daybreak: Middle East.”

Oct. 17 -- Bloomberg's Mark Crumpton reports on todays top news stories on Bottom Line. (Source: Bloomberg)

Sep.10 -- Biotechnology companies have been going public at a blistering pace this year, even as private investors are pouring more and more money,into younger and younger startups. Bloomberg's Tatiana Darie has more on "Bloomberg...

Oct. 15 ""RBC Capital Markets Chief Commodities Strategist Helima Croft and Bloomberg's Willem Marx discuss the second Texas health worker tests positive for Ebola and how to contain the spread of Ebola in the United States. They speak...

Oct. 16 -- Bloomberg's Brendan Greeley and Shannon Pettypiece discuss the Centers for Disease Control in the spotlight over handling of Ebola. They speak with Bloomberg's Betty Liu on In The Loop. (Source: Bloomberg)

Dec. 24 -- Restless Development International Head of Finance Kate Muhwezi discusses Ebolas impact on the people and economies of Africa.

Feb.03 -- China says confirmed coronavirus cases have topped 20,000 and the death toll has risen above 425. Beijing is also preparing more steps to contain the economic and human damage. Bloomberg’s Selina Wang reports on “Bloomberg...