Study: Boys face higher respiratory risk because of one less X chromosome
by UPI6 Apr 20180
April 6 (UPI) — Boys face a greater risk of respiratory problems, including asthma, later in life because they have only one gender-based X chromosome, according to a study, leading to possible personalized diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.
A multi-institution research team examined gender-based genetic signatures in the human airway early in children’s lives, paying special attention to the DNA methylation patterns of the X chromosome. Their findings were published Tuesday in Scientific Reports.
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