Confused Cells Lead to Genetic Disorders Like Heart Problems, Premature Aging
Thursday, April 21, 2016 - 09:31
in Health & Medicine
It has been disorienting to the scientific and medical community as to why different subtle changes in a protein-coding gene causes many different genetic disorders in different patients -- including premature aging, nerve problems, heart problems and muscle problems. no other gene works like this. According to a new study, co-authored by Binghamton University faculty Eric Hoffman, it has to do with cell "commitment."