New gene linked to cleft lip and palate identified
Opening a new window for development of medical approaches to prevent cleft lip and palate, scientists have identified an important gene that is associated with the disfiguring condition.
Mar 25, 2016, 16:19 PM ISTNew gene linked to cleft lip and palate identified
Increased activity of a gene called GREM1 (Gremlin1) significantly ups the risk for cleft lip and palate, the findings showed.
Mar 25, 2016, 15:18 PM IST