Carina Storrs
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Clinical research: Seizures common with 15q11-13 duplication
People with duplications of the 15q11-13 chromosomal region, which is linked to certain neurological disorders, can experience a variety of seizures, according to a study published 6 February in Epilepsia. They may also respond better to some seizure medications than others.
Clinical research: Seizures common with 15q11-13 duplication
Genetics: MicroRNA may suppress autism gene expression
A small fragment of RNA may regulate the expression of RORA, a gene implicated in many autism-related pathways, according to a study published 6 February in Scientific Reports.
Genetics: MicroRNA may suppress autism gene expression
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