Gene mutations blamed for many mental disabilities - Sarasota Herald-Tribune

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BERLIN — More than half the cases of severe intellectual **disability** caused by genetic defects are the result of random mutations, not inherited, a European study published Thursday suggests. The findings of the small-scale study give hope to parents **...**

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