New Clues About a Rare Gene That Causes Childhood Seizures
Scientists discovered how a faulty gene called ALDH4A1 causes severe seizures in children. Using laboratory cells and mice, researchers found that this gene …
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A Rare Genetic Disorder That Affects Muscles and Heart Later in Life
Doctors discovered a woman in her 30s with a rare genetic condition that affects how her cells produce energy. This condition, called mitochondrial phosphate …
Read MoreWhy Overworked Nerve Cells Run Out of Fuel
Scientists discovered that when nerve cells in the brain and spine try to work harder to compensate for broken energy factories (mitochondria), they create a …
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