Overview of GM1 Gangliosidosis

  David Weinstein, MD, Senior Vice President of Clinical Development at Passage Bio, provides an overview of GM1 gangliosidosis. As Dr. Weinstein explains, GM1 gangliosidosis is an inherited lysosomal storage disorder caused by mutations in the GLB1 gene, which...

What Is Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD)?

  Dean Suhr, President and Co-Founder of the MLD Foundation, gives an overview of metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD). As Mr. Suhr explains, MLD is a lysosomal storage disorder caused by arylsulfatase A (ARSA) deficiency. It is characterized by the accumulation of...

Screening Versus Diagnosing 

  Jennifer Saucier, Board-Certified Genetic Counselor and Senior Director of Clinical Genetic Services at Natera, discusses the difference between screening and diagnostic testing. As Ms. Saucier explains, screening tests are designed to determine the risk of a...