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Press Releases
Scientists Find New Clues About Fatal Childhood Disease, Ataxia TelangiectasiaThursday, September 10, 1998For the first time, scientists have shown conclusively how the protein that is missing
or altered in the fatal childhood disease ataxia telangiectasia (A-T) acts as a key
regulator of cell division after DNA damage. The finding helps researchers understand how
cells in A-T patients form tumors and may lead to new understanding of other neurological
and immune disorders.
Gene Found for Fatal Childhood Disease, Ataxia-Telangiectasia: May Also be Marker for Cancer PredispositionThursday, June 22, 1995Scientists have isolated the gene and identified mutations that cause the childhood disease ataxia-telangiectasia (A-T), a rare hereditary neurological disorder. Discovery of the gene paves the way for more accurate diagnosis in the short term and the potential for effective treatments in the long term. With this discovery, the investigators believe they also have identified a common genetic marker that indicates predisposition to certain cancers, and may help identify individuals who are sensitive to radiation.
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