Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care
Research the ultra rare genetic brain disorder AARS2 Leukodystrophy
Closed
73 signatures
What the petition asks
We propose that UK Government should invest in researching the ultra rare brain disorder AARS2 Leukodystrophy. There are only two confirmed scientific cases in the United Kingdom so we need investment to find treatments and a cure.
AARS2 affects the the brain and nervous system, causing damage to nerve cells in the cerebellum, which is the part of the brain responsible for balance. It is a progressive disease. It starts with mild symptoms like clumsiness and eventually leads to severe disabilities affecting all four limbs, speech, swallowing, and causes seizures.There is no cure or treatment. To date not much is known about the condition. AARS2 unfortunately is fatal and estimated lifespan is 5 - 10 years.
Timeline
| 13 Dec 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 13 Jun 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
73
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
13 Dec 2022
Closed
13 Jun 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.