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April 2010 in “Clinical genetics” Truncating mutations in the C2orf37 gene cause Woodhouse–Sakati syndrome.
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June 2018 in “Scientific reports” Researchers found 15 new genetic links to skin traits in Japanese women.
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November 2022 in “Cell Death and Disease” CEP135 may predict cancer outcomes, and targeting PLK1 could help treat certain sarcomas.
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January 2001 Cancer patients have lower immunity and higher virus and zinc levels in their hair.
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ANE syndrome is caused by a mutation in the RBM28 protein that disrupts ribosome assembly.