Researchers decode rare form of adrenal gland genetic disorder linked to gender ambiguity

Wednesday, February 1, 2017 - 07:31 in Biology & Nature

A complete clinical and genetic profile of a rare inherited disorder, steroid 11-hydroxylase deficiency, which can cause genital masculinization in females, is being reported by an international group of researchers. Postnatal screening and treatment may prevent females from being raised as males.

Read the whole article on Science Daily

More from Science Daily

Latest Science Newsletter

Get the latest and most popular science news articles of the week in your Inbox! It's free!

Check out our next project, Biology.Net