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General Category => Health/Education => Topic started by: rangerrebew on May 20, 2018, 11:21:02 am
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Twins treated for genetic disorder in the womb
By Michael Nedelman, CNN
Updated 4:45 AM ET, Fri May 18, 2018
(CNN)Corinna already had one child with a genetic disorder that left him unable to sweat or grow teeth normally.
The disorder -- X-linked hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia -- primarily affects boys and can result in overheating, which can be life-threatening in severe cases. It can also affect saliva and tear production.
https://www.cnn.com/2018/05/18/health/genetic-treatment-ectodermal-dysplasia-study/index.html?no-st=1526815190 (https://www.cnn.com/2018/05/18/health/genetic-treatment-ectodermal-dysplasia-study/index.html?no-st=1526815190)