Genetic Mutation Identified For Eye Complaint
Saturday, July 26, 2008 - 23:21
in Health & Medicine
Researchers have identified a gene that, when modified, causes the eye disease Duane syndrome. Importantly, by identifying this gene the team has discovered how the visual system develops which may lead to new ways to treat other vision disorders.
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