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Should Autistic Children be tested for the PTEN Mutation

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2991138/should_autistic_children_be_tested_pg2.html?cat=25

May 1, 2011 · PTENLife · No Comments
Tags: Autism, PTEN Life, PTEN Mutation, Screening · Posted in: Autism, PTEN Life, PTEN Mutation, Screening

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