Mila's legacy: The little girl who could change how medicines are made in Britain
Mila Vitarello was just 10 when she died from Batten’s disease. Now, the fight to find a cure for rare genetic disorders arrives in Britain
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Mila Vitarello was just 10 when she died from Batten’s disease. Now, the fight to find a cure for rare genetic disorders arrives in Britain
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When Niamh McDonagh was born with an extremely rare genetic variation, her parents were told little could be done for her. They decided to use their skills as biologists to recreate the specific mutation and understand it better. Their work is based on cutting-edge research helping to develop targeted medicines