Autoimmune conditions linked to reactivated X chromosome genes

Source link : https://www.newshealth.biz/health-news/autoimmune-conditions-linked-to-reactivated-x-chromosome-genes/

In female mammals, genes on one copy of the X chromosome are usually inactivated vchal/Shutterstock Female mammals have a higher risk of developing autoimmune conditions such as lupus because extra copies of genes that are supposed to be permanently turned off get reactivated as they grow older, a study of mice suggests. The findings are […]

Author : News Health

Publish date : 2024-05-03 19:00:47

Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.