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Fine mapping of a locus for nonsyndromic mental retardation on chromosome 19p13.
American journal of medical genetics. Part A - 1 Jun 2008
Nolan D K, Chen P, Das S, Ober C, Waggoner D
Abstract excerpt
Mental retardation (MR) occurs in approximately 3% of the population and therefore significantly impacts public health. Despite this relatively high prevalence, the specific causes of MR remain unknown in most cases, although both genetic and environmental factors are known to contribute. We describe a consanguineous family with autosomal recessive (AR) nonsyndromic MR (NSMR). Because the consanguinity of this...
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