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Catastrophic epilepsy result of single gene mutation
Catastrophic epilepsy – characterized by severe muscle spasms, persistent seizures, mental retardation and sometimes autism – results from a mutation in a single gene, said Baylor College of Medicine researchers in new report.
Date: 8 July 2009
Article title: Single Gene Mutation Responsible For 'Catastrophic Epilepsy'
Summary:
This new discovery could help researchers figure out effective treatments for and new approaches to curing the disease for which at present there is no proven cure.
Source: Science Daily
Link: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090707183136.htm
