Friedreich's ataxia

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Two UF students are working to end their rare disease, Friedreich’s Ataxia

Alexis Carson - WUFT

Friedreich’s Ataxia, which causes muscle weakness and a loss of balance and coordination, affects one in 50,000 Americans. Symptoms begin showing between ages 5 and 15.
University Beat

USF Ataxia Research Center Leads Clinical Trial of Possible Friedreich's Drug

Mark Schreiner

For the last few years, the USF Ataxia Research Center and the Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA) have hosted a pair of events in Tampa: a…

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Friedreich's ataxia

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