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Scientists Show Proof-Of-Principle for Silencing Extra Chromosome Responsible for Down Syndrome
Scientists show proof-of-principle for silencing extra chromosome responsible for Down syndrome
Maybe I get to see this disorder cured duting my lifetime.:)
Scientists show proof-of-principle for silencing extra chromosome responsible for Down syndrome
Scientists at UMass Medical School are the first to establish that a naturally occurring X chromosome "off switch" can be rerouted to neutralize the extra chromosome responsible for trisomy 21, also known as Down syndrome, a genetic disorder characterized by cognitive impairment.