X chromosome inactivation is a fascinating genetic mechanism that plays a crucial role in balancing gene expression between males and females.In humans, females possess two X chromosomes while males have just one, leading to the need for females to deactivate one of their X chromosomes to prevent an overabundance of gene products.
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X Chromosome Therapy: New Hope for Genetic Disorders
X chromosome therapy is emerging as a groundbreaking approach in the field of genetic medicine, specifically targeting genetic disorders tied to the X chromosome.For decades, researchers like Jeannie T.