Leslie B. Raschka, MD: "The age of the father is an important determinant of the health of future generations. Children conceived by fathers older than 34 years of age are at increased risk for genetic illness due to recent mutation in the male germ cell.
The ageing process in the male is an important, probably the most important, cause of genetic illness in human populations."
Wednesday, August 01, 2012
Two independent de novo mutations as a cause for neurofibromatosis type 1 and Noonan syndrome in a single family.
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