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Two Genes Linked To Severe Childhood Epilepsies Two Genes Linked To Severe Childhood Epilepsies
  • June 6th, 2013

  • A large scientific study has discovered two new genes that are associated with severe seizure disorders that begin in babies and early childhood.

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