Rett syndrome genetic variants now available for advance testing, diagnosis & research

(Elsevier Health Sciences) Through collaboration between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and members of the clinical-laboratory and non-profit-research communities, 35 DNA samples containing many common RS genetic variants have now been characterized and made publicly available, eliminating a major stumbling-block for investigators and opening the possibility of earlier, more accurate diagnosis of Rett syndrome, reports The Journal of Molecular Diagnostics.

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2014-02/ehs-rsg020414.php

Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - February 7, 2014 Category: Biology Source Type: news