Charity News from Sunday, Dec. 31, 2000

Imprinted Gene Found on Human Chromosome 19; Mouse Version Involved in Nurturing Behavior
Duke University Medical Center | Duke University researchers report that an unusual gene-control mechanism called "imprinting" is at work on human chromosome 19. For imprinted genes, the gene copy that is turned on depends only on whether it came from the mother or father.

 

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