Partners in crime: Genetic collaborator may influence severity of the rare disease, NGLY1

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Partners in crime: Genetic collaborator may influence severity of the rare disease, NGLY1

In 2012, four-year-old Bertrand Might became the first-ever patient diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder called N-glycanase (NGLY1) deficiency. The discovery of this condition and Bertrand’s diagnosis allowed doctors to look for other children with the same genetic defect. Since then, more than 60 additional patients have been found. The disease affects every system of the body and is characterized by low muscle tone, seizures, developmental delays, and an inability to produce tears.

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