X-chromosome inactivation attracts mutations that increase risk of hemophilia and muscular dystrophy
In a study published in the journal Science, researchers in Queensland and the United States discovered that the human X chromosome attracts an unusual kind of DNA mutation, potentially doubling the risk of certain genetic disorders, including hemophilia and muscular dystrophy.
<p>In a study published in the journal Science, researchers in Queensland and the United States discovered that the human X chromosome attracts an unusual kind of DNA mutation, potentially doubling the risk of certain genetic disorders, including hemophilia and muscular dystrophy.</p>