Study matches infant stiff-joint syndromes to possible genetic origins

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For the first time, a study has matched dozens of infantile diseases and syndromes involving muscle weakness and stiff joints to their likely genetic origins. The study’s goal is to better enable physicians and geneticists to advance new treatments that might help these children.
SOURCE: Children’s Health News — ScienceDaily – Read entire story here.

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