Rare is many. 👪
Rare is strong. 💪
Rare is proud. ❤️
Today is national #RareDiseaseDay, where we raise awareness for patients, families and care providers around the world that are affected by rare diseases, such as #TaySachs. Join the movement, share on social - and help support us! Link in bio
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#TaySachs disease is a rare and fatal genetic disorder that often strikes in infancy. Although ...
Feb 26
#TaySachs disease is a rare and fatal genetic disorder that often strikes in infancy. Although appearing healthy at birth, babies with Tay-Sachs become increasingly debilitated as the disease progresses. Learn more about Tay-Sachs and how we are working towards a cure, and raising awareness.
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We are extremely excited to know that our first major philanthropic investment with #UMass was a ...
Feb 22
We are extremely excited to know that our first major philanthropic investment with #UMass was a home run. Therapy is in a clinical trial treating infants with Tay Sachs disease. This is hope for a long and healthier future for any families faced with this diagnosis. We are looking to our next exciting opportunity to advance research!
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#BluGenesFdn’s commitment, with your support, ultimately advanced gene therapy research to being ...
Feb 20
#BluGenesFdn’s commitment, with your support, ultimately advanced gene therapy research to being the first-in-human clinical trial and a world first treatment option for #TaySachs disease. This support was the catalyst in moving research from the preclinical phase to human trials. It allowed researchers to take more than a decade of scientific discovery into the clinic, where it will directly impact patient lives.
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“It is unexpected. It is shocking. It is overwhelmingly devastating, and it is a whole lot of ...
Feb 19
“It is unexpected. It is shocking. It is overwhelmingly devastating, and it is a whole lot of other things for which there are no words.” Blu Genes began because of a personal mission to find a cure for a rare and fatal #geneticdisorder - specifically #TaySachs. But now we know there is a much greater need; the need to advance gene therapy research for as many rare diseases as we can. More research, more funding and more awareness is required for each unique disease.
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Do you have any annual #FamilyDay traditions? 👪 Family Day is a time set aside to focus on ...
Feb 15
Do you have any annual #FamilyDay traditions? 👪 Family Day is a time set aside to focus on getting closer to your loved ones. We hope you can spend some quality time with your Family today - safely!
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Happy #ValentinesDay! 💖 Spread love to your partner, family, friends, and whoever needs it today!...
Feb 14
Happy #ValentinesDay! 💖 Spread love to your partner, family, friends, and whoever needs it today!
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As with many genetic disorders, there is currently no cure for #TaySachs. Right now, the focus is on...
Feb 10
As with many genetic disorders, there is currently no cure for #TaySachs. Right now, the focus is on providing comfort in managing a patient’s symptoms. Gene therapy or enzyme replacement therapy research may eventually lead to a cure or treatment to slow the progression of Tay-Sachs disease.
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Advance research, provide hope, and raise awareness. We hope you will join us as we strive to reach ...
Feb 8
Advance research, provide hope, and raise awareness. We hope you will join us as we strive to reach our goals in advancing gene therapy for #TaySachsDisease. Donate today to help us make a difference!
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We are so grateful to have such loyal supporters - both individual and corporate. Your impact has ...
Feb 6
We are so grateful to have such loyal supporters - both individual and corporate. Your impact has truly made a difference in advancing gene therapy. Each donation gifted to #BluGenes granted us the ability to have made the $1.8 million commitment to #UMassMedical in 2018. Follow us to learn more about what we are doing to advance #genetherapy.
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#WorldCancerDay reminds us that our commitment to act will lead to powerful progress in reducing the...
Feb 4
#WorldCancerDay reminds us that our commitment to act will lead to powerful progress in reducing the global impact of Cancer. #BluGenes is focused on raising funds for rare diseases such as #TaySachs, but there are many forms of rare cancers that also need support. Let’s come together to create a cancer-free world, with lasting, positive change. Donate today at the link in our bio to make a lasting and positive change for treating rare-diseases.
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Genetic disorders, like Tay-Sachs Disease, are often not well known to the general populations. ...
Jan 26
Genetic disorders, like Tay-Sachs Disease, are often not well known to the general populations. Bringing to light more information about genetic disorders, gene therapy and Tay-Sachs disease is one of Blu Genes' goals. Join us as we raise awareness, raise funds and offer hope where currently there is none. Donate today at the link in our bio.
https://blugenes.org/donate/
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There are two primary factors that influence the likelihood that a person will inherit a genetic ...
Jan 23
There are two primary factors that influence the likelihood that a person will inherit a genetic disorder. First is whether one copy of the mutated gene is passed down or whether two copies are passed down. Second is whether the mutation is on one of the sex chromosomes, or on one of 22 other pairs on non-sex chromosomes.
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How are genetic disorders inherited? When diseases are inherited, as opposed to from a random ...
Jan 21
How are genetic disorders inherited? When diseases are inherited, as opposed to from a random mutation, it means they’re passed along to a child from one or both parents according to specific patterns of inheritance. These patterns are determined by the gene involved, whether only one or both parents have the gene, which chromosome it is on & other factors.
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Did you know?
Previously it was thought that only 3% of all human diseases were caused by errors...
Jan 19
Did you know?
Previously it was thought that only 3% of all human diseases were caused by errors in a single gene (Single-gene disorder). Recently however, research indicates that there are genetic links to conditions such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, Diabetes, and even types of cancer.
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With mutations come conditions associated with them. There are three types of genetic disorders; ...
Jan 16
With mutations come conditions associated with them. There are three types of genetic disorders; Chromosomal (where chromosomes are missing), Complex (where there are mutations in more than one gene), and Single-Gene Disorders. Tay-Sachs is considered a single-gene disorder as the mutation affects one gene.
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What is a mutation? Mutations are alterations in one’s DNA sequence. They result from changes in ...
Jan 15
What is a mutation? Mutations are alterations in one’s DNA sequence. They result from changes in the structure of an encoded protein as a DNA sequence is being copied. Mutations can either be inherited from your biological parents, or acquired after birth. Mutations range in size, from a single DNA building block, to a large segment of a chromosome that incorporates multiple genes. They can also have different impacts, from harmful, to beneficial, or have no effect at all.
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From the challenges of 2020, Blu Genes has persevered because of our loyal supporters such as you - ...
Jan 13
From the challenges of 2020, Blu Genes has persevered because of our loyal supporters such as you - who have continued our mission, in advancing gene therapy research for rare disease, starting with #TaySachs. We want to start the new year off by thanking you for your support. This year has shown us how many people care and believe in our cause, and we are profoundly grateful. We will continue to share our message and move forward this year!
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Think about making a positive impact and starting off 2021 on the right track. Make a donation to ...
Jan 6
Think about making a positive impact and starting off 2021 on the right track. Make a donation to #BluGenesFdn today or look to set up a recurring donation! Share our message or donate at the link in our bio!
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Here’s to 2021! 🍾
Have a great first day to 2021 everyone!
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