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Hidden Immune Gene Linked to Rare Neurological Movement Disorder
Scientists discovered that CD99L2, a gene previously linked only to immune function, causes rare movement disorders. Analysis of nearly 3,000…
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First In Vivo CRISPR Gene Editing Treatment Shows Promise for Rare Blood Disorder
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