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GENE MAPPINGA gene mapping discovery on Cleft Palates. British scientists had identified the gene that causes cleft palate. About 1 in 600 babies are born with cleft palate, in which the two sides of the roof of the mouth do not fuse properly. Researchers at Imperial Collage from London found the gene on the Xchromosome by using information from the Humane Genome Project. 'By identifying the gene that causes X-linked cleft palate, we will now understand much more about the cause of the condition.', said Dr. Phillip Stanier, the head of the research team.It will lead to effective treatments other than corrective surgery. The search for the gene began with a study of seven generations of an Icelandic family with the problem. --> return to menu / back ... (click) --> return to top of the page (click) |
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