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Major Recessive Gene May Account for Vitiligo Susceptibility
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The results of a study conducted in a Romanian community suggest that a recessive gene plays a key role in determining susceptibility to vitiligo, but that non-genetic factors determine disease onset. Although the community is unique in having a very high rate of this skin disorder, the researchers believe that the findings could extend beyond this population. Reuters Health Information
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