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The enigma of the rare genetic mutation that protects against cancer and heart attacks
The study of Ecuadorian families with a rare disease known as Laron Syndrome has just shown that a genetic mutation protects ...
Nature18d
Endocrine assessment, molecular characterization and treatment of growth hormone insensitivity disorders
In its most severe form, it is known as classical GHI syndrome (GHIS) or Laron syndrome, 1 which occurs mainly in populations with high consanguinity. 2 The etiology of GHI primarily comprises ...