Assaf Harofeh discovers mutant human gene that causes muscle weakness in Beduin babies

26.08.2013                      20.Elul.5773

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Assaf Harofeh discovers mutant human gene that causes muscle weakness in Beduin babies

"Children who inherited the disease from their parents – healthy carriers who are first cousins – get better at around 14 and 15".

A genetic mutation that has caused serious muscle weakness of 13 Beduin children from four families was discovered at Assaf Harofeh Medical Center in Tzrifin….