Genetic causes of mental retardation

Researchers at Israel’s Schneider Children’s hospital and in Germany have identified mutations in genes EIF2S3 and UBE3B as responsible for the development of genetic mental retardation. The discovery improves the pre-natal diagnostic tool for prevention of genetic diseases.
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