Discovery of gene responsible for multiple intestinal atresia in newborns
Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 13:30
in Health & Medicine
Physicians have conducted a study that has led to the discovery of a gene that causes multiple intestinal atresia, a rare and life-threatening hereditary disorder that affects newborns. In addition to exploring novel therapeutic treatments for children with the disease, the discovery of the gene TTC7A will make it possible to develop a prenatal diagnostic test and a screening test for parents who are carriers.