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X-chromosome inactivation attracts mutations that increase risk of hemophilia and muscular dystrophy

MedicalXpress | يول 31, 2026
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In a study published in the journal Science, researchers in Queensland and the United States discovered that the human X chromosome attracts an unusual kind of DNA mutation, potentially doubling the risk of certain genetic disorders, including hemophilia and muscular dystrophy.

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