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Editorial
. 2014 May;85(5):476.
doi: 10.1136/jnnp-2013-305726. Epub 2013 Jul 18.

A roadmap for genetic testing in ALS

Bryan J Traynor
Editorial

A roadmap for genetic testing in ALS

Bryan J Traynor. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 2014 May.
No abstract available

Keywords: Genetics; Motor Neuron Disease.

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  • Genetic counselling in ALS: facts, uncertainties and clinical suggestions.
    Chiò A, Battistini S, Calvo A, Caponnetto C, Conforti FL, Corbo M, Giannini F, Mandrioli J, Mora G, Sabatelli M; ITALSGEN Consortium; Ajmone C, Mastro E, Pain D, Mandich P, Penco S, Restagno G, Zollino M, Surbone A. Chiò A, et al. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 2014 May;85(5):478-85. doi: 10.1136/jnnp-2013-305546. Epub 2013 Jul 6. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 2014. PMID: 23833266 Review.

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