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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ella Pickover

‘Bored’ mum joined NHS study and found out her sons could have rare condition

Two brothers were found to have a genetic change linked to a rare condition after their mother signed them up for a study because she was “bored”.

Most children are only diagnosed with adrenoleukodystrophy, also known as ALD, when symptoms appear, and treatment options have become limited.

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