Gene may be among most influential factors in Down syndrome

Monday, March 1, 2010 - 17:21 in Biology & Nature

Research undertaken in recent years on Down syndrome has focused on the DYRK1A gene. The super-expression of this gene affects transmission in the neurons, according to a new study.

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