Pedigrees, particularly those containing information on people who maybe presymptomatic carriers of later onset disease, should, as far as possible, be anonymised. Authors are welcome to suggest people up to 4 independent reviewers competent to act as referees. Although the journal may not use the suggested referees on that occasion, they will be added to our database. Conversely, authors' wishes on those whom they would prefer not to referee their work will be respected. Categories of contributions 1.
Original papers Represent a substantial body of laboratory or clinical work.
Abstract Should be concise and informative and in 200-250 words, summarise the problem being considered in the study, how the study was performed, the salient results and the principal conclusions of the study. These should be given beneath the abstract. Details relevant to the conduct of the study. Statistical methods should be clearly explained at the end of this section. Work should be reported in SI units.