Brothers Diagnosed with Rare Genetic Condition Risk After Mother Enrolls Them in Study

Two brothers were found to be at risk of adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), a rare genetic condition, after their mother enrolled them in a medical study out of boredom, leading to an early diagnosis.

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The IndependentMostly Factual7d ago

Brothers found to be at risk of rare condition after ‘bored’ mum enrolled them in study

Most children are only diagnosed with adrenoleukodystrophy, also known as ALD, when symptoms appear

By Ella Pickover

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Brothers Diagnosed with Rare Genetic Condition Risk After Mother Enrolls Them in Study

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