A Genetic Cause For Iron Deficiency

Courtesy ScienceDaily Sat, 04/12/2008 - 23:00

The discovery of a gene for a rare form of inherited iron deficiency may provide clues to iron deficiency in the general population -- particularly iron deficiency that doesn't respond to iron supplements -- and suggests a new treatment approach.

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