X-Inactivation Mechanisms: A Key to Fragile X and Rett Cure
May 6, 2025
X-inactivation mechanisms play a crucial role in ensuring gene dosage balance between males and females.In females, the presence of two X chromosomes means that one must be silenced, a process that has puzzled scientists for decades.
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X Chromosome Inactivation: Key to Treating Genetic Diseases
April 7, 2025
X Chromosome Inactivation is a fascinating biological process that elegantly balances the genetic makeup of mammals, particularly in females who possess two copies of the X chromosome.This intricate mechanism ensures that one X chromosome is silenced, allowing females to maintain a gene dosage equal to their male counterparts, who carry only one X chromosome.
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