Mutation stands in the way of healthy blood cell maturation

Friday, April 5, 2019 - 14:30 in Biology & Nature

In a new study, researchers have learned how a specific genetic mutation affects the maturation of blood cells in mouse models. Leukemia patients often have a mutation in this gene, often seen before the disease sets in. The researchers are working on a strategy for treating the mutation.

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