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Biology

May 13, 2008

Mutant Gene Causes Epilepsy, Intellectual Disability in Women

“We suspect this may have something to do with the male Y chromosome, but more research will be needed to find out exactly how or why.”

A mutated gene has been discovered as the key behind epilepsy and mental retardation specific to women, thanks to new research at Adelaide's Women's & Children's Hospital and the University of Adelaide, ... via Newswise

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