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Original conceptual illustration: When parental origin matters
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Genomic imprinting: why parental origin changes the diagnostic question

October 22, 2026 Medical Genetics editorial team Comments Off on Genomic imprinting: why parental origin changes the diagnostic question
Imprinting disorders require attention to gene activity and parental origin as well as DNA sequence. Chromosome 15 illustrates the implications for testing and recurrence counselling.

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