Researchers find genetic cause for body tremors


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Friday August 3, 2012

Researchers find genetic cause for body tremors

Researchers at the University of Montreal and its affiliated CHU Sainte-Justine and CHUM hospitals have linked some cases of Essential Tremor (ET) to a specific genetic problem.



ET is the most common movement disorder, becoming increasingly frequent with increasing age, which is characterized by an involuntary shaking movement (tremor) that occurs with motion, particularly when doing precise fine movement. The researchers will be publishing their findings today in The American Journal of Human Genetics.

For more information: http://www.cell.com/AJHG/abstract/S0002-9297%2812%2900357-6



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