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University of Birmingham: Gene Mutations Cause Low Platelet Numbers and Increased Bleeding, Research Shows
October 16, 2025
BIRMINGHAM, England, Oct. 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news:

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Gene mutations cause low platelet numbers and increased bleeding, new research shows

Researchers have shown how a specific protein (Schlafen-14) does not function properly in some patients with thrombocytopenia.

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Researchers have discovered how changes in a specific protein cause some people to have low platelet numbers and bleed . . .

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