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Monthly Archives: August 2015

Being Mutant

In October 2014 I was diagnosed with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS), a connective tissue disorder caused by a mutation in one or several of the genes responsible for collagen production. Unless you’re reading this because you or a friend or family member have EDS, it’s likely that you’ve never heard of it before. You’re notContinue reading “Being Mutant”

Posted bypollyrowenaAugust 23, 2015August 30, 2015Posted inUncategorized2 Comments on Being Mutant

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