Genetic evidence not available at the time of Folbigg’s conviction revealed that rare mutations in the protein calmodulin could have caused the deaths of her two daughters, and a neurogenetic disorder could have led to the death of one of her sons. Calmodulin controls calcium concentration in cells, and among other roles helps to regulate the heart’s contractions.
KeriEPearson says
Genetic evidence not available at the time of Folbigg’s conviction revealed that rare mutations in the protein calmodulin could have caused the deaths of her two daughters, and a neurogenetic disorder could have led to the death of one of her sons. Calmodulin controls calcium concentration in cells, and among other roles helps to regulate the heart’s contractions.
Gromflomite_KM says
I mean, having more than one baby die is suspicious. But 4?!
ecafsub says
Does a pardon means something different in Australia?
In the US, asking for or accepting a pardon is an admission of guilt. You can’t be pardoned for something you didn’t do.
Even the [Cambridge dictionary](https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/pardon) is clear that it’s forgiveness for a crime, not a statement of innocence.
> If someone who has committed a crime is pardoned, that person is officially forgiven and their punishment is stopped:
Agreeable-Ad3177 says
Looks like calmodulin just got a Get Out of Jail Free card.