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Ethical Issues in Genetic Research - Disclosure and Informed Consent

This document discusses a study on genetic mutations that cause disease. Researchers identified a mutation in a gene that causes a rare genetic disorder called Waardenburg syndrome, which causes changes in pigmentation and hearing loss. The mutation was found in a key gene that regulates development of neural crest cells that form pigment cells and structures in the inner ear. This discovery helps researchers better understand the genetic and molecular basis of Waardenburg syndrome and other related diseases.

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Ethical Issues in Genetic Research - Disclosure and Informed Consent

This document discusses a study on genetic mutations that cause disease. Researchers identified a mutation in a gene that causes a rare genetic disorder called Waardenburg syndrome, which causes changes in pigmentation and hearing loss. The mutation was found in a key gene that regulates development of neural crest cells that form pigment cells and structures in the inner ear. This discovery helps researchers better understand the genetic and molecular basis of Waardenburg syndrome and other related diseases.

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