X Chromosome Inactivation: Breakthroughs in Genetic Disorders
May 6, 2025

X chromosome inactivation is a fascinating biological phenomenon crucial for female mammals, ensuring that only one of the two X chromosomes present in females is active, while the other is silenced.This process plays a significant role in maintaining genetic balance and has profound implications in genetics research, particularly in understanding disorders like Fragile X Syndrome and Rett Syndrome, both linked to mutations on the X chromosome.
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