Genetic Defects Linked With Rare Bearded Lady Discovered
Friday, May 22, 2009 - 08:28
in Paleontology & Archaeology
New research provides exciting genetic insight into a rare syndrome that first appeared in the medical literature in the mid 1800s with the case of Julia Pastrana, the world's most notorious bearded lady. The study reveals intriguing molecular clues about the pathogenesis of this mysterious condition that has captured the attention of the public since the Middle Ages.