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Trisomy is a genetic condition characterized by the presence of an extra chromosome. This means that the affected person has ...
This iron buildup is harmful because it triggers oxidative stress, a process that damages cells by producing toxic molecules.
Scientists in Japan have used gene-editing technology to remove the extra chromosome responsible for Down syndrome, at least ...
How does the CRISPR Down Syndrome breakthrough work to remove the extra chromosome 21? We are closer than ever to a world ...
Understanding Down Syndrome goes beyond the basics. Learn about common medical conditions associated with this genetic ...
Genetics plays a crucial role in reproductive medicine, impacting both fertility and the health of offspring. According to ...
It has been known for several years that abnormal chromosome numbers lead to protein imbalances in the affected cells. Researchers at RPTU have now ...
Scientists are still working to pinpoint the exact cause, but it’s believed that the extra copy of chromosome 21 drives the overproduction of amyloid precursor protein.
Scientists discover that women's second X chromosome awakens later in life, expressing genes that protect the brain from aging.
Cancer cells have special adaptation mechanisms that allow them to proliferate despite changes in their genetic makeup. Researchers at RPTU University Kaiserslautern-Landau, Southwest Germany ...
First laboratory to study the adaptation of cancer cells to extra chromosomes Storchová emphasises the special nature of their research: "Our study is unique in that we are the first laboratory ...
Learn about the structure and function of chromosomes, the role they play in genetics, and how they influence your health and shape medical research.