Certain rare gene mutations can contribute significantly to low levels of a beneficial form of cholesterol in the blood, researchers have found. (hhmi.org)
A new multi-institutional study by Japanese researchers shows a potential rare gene mutation that could act as a predictor for two neurodevelopmental disorders, schizophrenia and autism. (sciencedaily.com)
As is the case in many genetically - based diseases, the single rare gene mutation that causes the problem was unknowingly spread when a normal - appearing carrier dog was used for breeding (ref) (2ndchance.info)