Wednesday, December 19, 2007

Genetic engineering corrects Fragile X in mice

Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers today reported that by manipulating the genetic code, they had alleviated the worst symptoms of Fragile X syndrome in mice. If experimental drugs have the same effect in humans, they could treat Fragile X as well as autism and mental retardation. Reuters
posted by: Teacher Sol
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