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June 2003 in “Endocrine reviews” Male hormones may play a role in the development of heart disease, and more research is needed to understand their effects.
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March 2020 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” A mutation in the EDNRA gene causes Oro-Oto-Cardiac syndrome, affecting face and heart development.
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April 2014 in “Nature communications” A mother's diet at conception can cause lasting genetic changes in her child.
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Researchers found a genetic link for hereditary hair loss but need more analysis to identify the exact gene.
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