Truth Behind  Restless legs Syndrome (RLS) Gene Discovery

Recently there has been a big buzz in the media about two simultaneous studies reporting discovery of the “ RLS gene.” These were published in the highly rated medical journals, New England Journal of Medicine and Nature Genetics. A prominent news paper  posted that ,  “Restless legs syndrome (RLS): A condition some have questioned earlier for being driven more by profits than by science. But two new published studies out today may quiet the critics.”  Further, medical specialist interviewed by the media suggested, "Medications that increase dopamine activity in the brain, such as Requip (ropinirole) or Mirapex (pramipexole), are effective in treating RLS."