Animal model sheds light on rare genetic disorder, signaling pathway
Wednesday, July 20, 2011 - 22:30
in Biology & Nature
Scientists have developed a mouse model of focal dermal hypoplasia, a rare human birth defect that causes serious skin abnormalities and other medical problems. This animal model not only provides insight into studying the cause of focal dermal hypoplasia (FDH), but also offers a novel way to study a signaling pathway that is crucial for embryonic development.