Scientists at the University of Exeter discovered DNA changes in two non-coding genes cause autoimmune neonatal diabetes in 19 babies. These genes (RNU4ATAC and RNU6ATAC) were previously overlooked in genetic research.
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Overlooked non-coding genes cause diabetes in babies, study reveals
19 Children studied
800 Genes disrupted
1 In 17 Rare disease prevalence
Up To 50% Patients without diagnosis