X Chromosome Inactivation: A Breakthrough in Genetic Research
May 7, 2025

X chromosome inactivation is a crucial biological process that ensures females, who possess two X chromosomes, do not express twice the amount of X-linked genes as their male counterparts who have only one.This intricate mechanism plays a significant role in the field of genetics, particularly concerning conditions like Fragile X Syndrome and Rett Syndrome, which are linked to mutations on the X chromosome.
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