Scientists show Six3 gene essential for retinal development

Tuesday, September 21, 2010 - 06:42 in Biology & Nature

New research led by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital investigators adds to evidence that the Six3 gene functions like a doorman in the developing brain and visual system, safeguarding the future retina by keeping the region where the eye is forming free of a signalling protein capable of disrupting the process...

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