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Novel Duplication Uncovered in Amish Individuals Explains Exercise-Associated Sudden Death

Jan 08, 2020
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NEW YORK – Through a molecular autopsy, researchers have identified a novel pathogenic duplication in the genomes of Amish individuals who experienced exercise-associated sudden death.

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