Monday, March 5, 2012

Gene Linked to Epilepsy, Movement Disorder

A study, based on the genetic analysis of a large, multi-generational family and conducted at the Cleveland Clinic, produced the first direct genetic link of an association between epilepsy and a movement disorder known as paroxysmal dyskinesia. Led by Qing Wang, Ph.D., and Jocelyn Bautista,M.D., researchers have identified a gene (KCNMAl) in epileptic …

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