In the mid 1800s, a rare syndrome appeared for the first time in medical literature. The case was that of Julia Pastrana, the world’s most famous bearded lady. A new study, being published in today’s issue of the American Journal of Human Genetics, reveals molecular cues about the origin and development of this rare condition. [...]
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The Bearded Lady Revealed
Posted in Genetics, Research Blogging, tagged bearded lady, chromosomes, DNA, genetic locus, Julia Pastrana, mutations on May 21, 2009 | 3 Comments »
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