Variations in the severity of birth defects in children with DiGeorge syndrome may be explained by the existence a 'switch' that modifies a gene known to be essential for normal heart development. Researchers from the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute made the discovery while investigating foetal development in an animal model of DiGeorge syndrome. DiGeorge syndrome affects approximately one in 4000 babies. Dr Anne Voss and Dr Tim Thomas led the study, ...Sunday, 26 August 2012
DiGeorge Syndrome Severity may be Explained by Gene Switch
Variations in the severity of birth defects in children with DiGeorge syndrome may be explained by the existence a 'switch' that modifies a gene known to be essential for normal heart development. Researchers from the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute made the discovery while investigating foetal development in an animal model of DiGeorge syndrome. DiGeorge syndrome affects approximately one in 4000 babies. Dr Anne Voss and Dr Tim Thomas led the study, ...
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