Fewer than 100 people in the world are known to be affected by a movement disorder called rapid-onset dystonia-parkinsonism (RDP). Despite this its symptoms are life-changing. Suddenly and dramatically unable to control movement of their arms or legs and have trouble speaking or swallowing are seemingly normal young people. A normal life is nearly impossible. RDP is caused by a genetic mutation (ATP1A3) that often runs in families. Now Wake Forest Baptist Medical ...Friday 28 September 2012
Shared Genetic Link in Psychiatric and Movement Disorders Suggested By Research
Fewer than 100 people in the world are known to be affected by a movement disorder called rapid-onset dystonia-parkinsonism (RDP). Despite this its symptoms are life-changing. Suddenly and dramatically unable to control movement of their arms or legs and have trouble speaking or swallowing are seemingly normal young people. A normal life is nearly impossible. RDP is caused by a genetic mutation (ATP1A3) that often runs in families. Now Wake Forest Baptist Medical ...
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