It's possible that the genetic variants identified in the new research could be responsible for one or more of Ata's abnormalities, said Warman, who was not involved in the study. But if he were advising Ata's bereaved parents or immediate relatives on what her genetic condition told them about their own risks, "I would be very cautious to use any of the data presented in this paper to draw any conclusions," he said.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 22, 2018 17:03 UTC