Scientists hunt for missing genetic clues in mystery diseases
NCT ID NCT04399694
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aimed to find new genetic changes that might cause inherited diseases, especially in people who already have a diagnosis but whose genetic tests were not clear. Researchers studied 56 patients and their family members to look for hidden variants in parts of the DNA that are often overlooked. The goal was to better understand the genetic roots of these conditions, not to test a new treatment.
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Duke University
Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States
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