We describe here a previously unknown, dominantly inherited, late-onset basal ganglia disease, variably presenting with extrapyramidal features similar to those of Huntington's disease (HD) or… (More)
Cytogenetic evidence, in the form of deletions and balanced translocations, points to the existence of a locus on 2q32-q33, for which haploinsufficiency results in isolated cleft palate (CPO). Here… (More)
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There is an increased interest in rheumatology in mesenchymal progenitor/stem cells (MPCs) and their roles in rheumatic diseases, but little is known about the phenotype of these cells in… (More)
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Real-time PCR is increasingly being adopted for RNA quantification and genetic analysis. At present the most popular real-time PCR assay is based on the hybridisation of a dual-labelled… (More)
Primary microcephaly is a clinical diagnosis made when an individual has a head circumference of greater than 3 standard deviations below the age and sex matched population mean, mental retardation… (More)
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Cerebral palsy (CP) is an heterogeneous group of neurological disorders of movement and/or posture, with an estimated incidence of 1 in 1000 live births. Non-progressive forms of… (More)
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a major cause of cancer-related mortality. A contributing factor to the progression of this disease is sporadic or hereditary mutation of the adenomatous polyposis coli… (More)
It is always a salutary experience to be confronted by one's own ignorance. The consequences, however, can often be worthwhile. In my own case, the paper by Soini et al on pp 887-93 of this issue of… (More)