EIN010_Epilepsy gene identified by researchers 【Tambaboon Lab Sydney Australia mind map】

I found noteworthy news on ABC News AM.

Lindy Kerin reported this story on Monday, April 1, 2013 08:15:00

TONY EASTLEY: Australian researchers have discovered a new gene that's linked to the most common form of epilepsy.
Researchers at the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health say their discovery of the focal epilepsy gene could lead to genetic testing for it.
They also believe it will shed light on other neurological issues like autism. (Kerin, 2013)

Statement analysis
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TONY EASTLEY: 

1. Australian researchers have discovered a new gene
2.  that's linked to the most common form of epilepsy.
3. Researchers at the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health say their discovery of the focal epilepsy gene could lead to genetic testing for it.
4. They also believe it will shed light on other neurological issues like autism.

Word vocabulary
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focal

【形-1】焦点の、焦点にある、重要な

【形-2】病巣の

【形-3】（地震の）震源の

shed light on

【1】（暗闇に）光を放つ

【2】（問題・謎を解明するための）光明を投じる、ヒントを与える

・This photo sheds light on [upon] some of the mysteries about her life. この写真は、彼女の人生の謎を解明するのに役立つ。

【3】（問題点などを）はっきりさせる、明らかにする、浮き彫りにする

autism

【名】自閉症

Reference
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Kerin, L. (2013). Epilepsy gene identified by researchers.  Available: http://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2013/s3727076.htm  Last accessed 1st April 2013.

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