Instead of traditional gene mapping, they are utilising Optical Genome Mapping, a technique which captures the entire DNA structure and gives a complete map (or picture) of the genome
Racefor7 has evolved into a pan India event, symbolizing the 7,000 known rare diseases with over 7,000 participants running 7 km. Since its inception in 2016 in Bengaluru, the initiative has grown significantly, with over 10,000 participants expected to take part in different cities in this edition, a press release said
Indian Organization for Rare Diseases (IORD) President Prof. Ramaiah Muthyala emphasized that quality healthcare and assistance should be accessible to all individuals, irrespective of their health status, particularly those afflicted by rare diseases.