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genetic
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genetic adjective atavistic, congenital, hereditary, ingrained, inherited, innate
See also: born, hereditary, innate, native


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Researchers at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) have shown that the genetic abnormality can enhance the likelihood of acquiring a mutation in a gene linked to certain blood diseases.
Fertility expert Paul Serhal said: "This is a landmark technique and can now be offered as a successful option to other couples who carry this genetic abnormality.
If we can use the gene information of a dead body, it will help avoid inbreeding which could lead to a genetic abnormality or frail offspring," he said.
 
 
 
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