Cell microscopy confirming the new DNA test’s diagnosis (IMAGE)

Garvan Institute of Medical Research

Cell microscopy confirming the new DNA test’s diagnosis

Caption

Skin samples from people with a suspected genetic myopathy were examined for confirmation of disease. Brown spots show abnormal protein buildup inside the nuclei of cells (purple), typical of a type of myopathy called oculopharyngodistal
myopathy.

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Garvan Institute

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