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MANIPAL: A team of researchers at the department of medical genetics Kasturba Medical College, Manipal has discovered a rare disease affecting bone growth in children.The condition decreases the height of the individuals by abnormal development of bones. She added, “The experiments also suggest that this condition is potentially amenable to treatment.” Pro Vice Chancellor Dr Poornima Baliga congratulated the genetics team, which has already contributed to the discovery of nearly 15 new disorders from MAHE. The team also found the genetic basis of this condition. Once the team identified the gene, they were further assisted by the German team comprising Dr Kerstin Kutsche and Dr Leonie Von Elsner.Further experiments were conducted on cell lines and mechanism of disease was elucidated. The overall work had inputs from Dr Geert Mortier from Antwerp University in Belgium..