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October 17, 2019 News by Marta Figueiredo, PhD

New MECP2 Mutation May Lead to Atypical Rett Syndrome, Case Study Reports

A newly identified mutation in the MECP2 gene — which is linked to Rett syndrome  — was found in two females in Germany who lacked all the common symptoms of the disorder, suggesting these are two cases of atypical Rett syndrome. The report, “Novel MECP2…

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