AI into the Biological Unknown: Rare Genetic Diseases are about to become less Rare

We all wish to be different or unique in our lives, hoping to be seen for our strengths from the rest. However, some of us are born not with rare gifts, but unfortunately with rare diseases. More than 350 million people across the world are living with 1 of the 7000 rare genetic diseases (RD) discovered, 75% of which are children. Despite these staggering numbers, rare genetic disorders are severely underemphasized in the medical field as each disorder must follow an extensive and expensive detecting and treatment process that many patients across the world do not have access to. Out of these diseases, only 5% come with a cure and the majority are unable to be effectively diagnosed to offset their deadly symptoms.