Researchers map rare mutation causing vitamin A deficiency and eye deformities.

Researchers at the University of Michigan and UC Davis have solved a genetic mystery that has afflicted three unrelated families, and possibly others, for generations. These families have been plagued by a variety of congenital eye malformations, including small eyes, with poor vision, and the complete absence of eyes. But until now, no one could figure out the genetic basis for these conditions. By mapping … Continue reading Researchers map rare mutation causing vitamin A deficiency and eye deformities.