Phrases with «globin gene»

The phrase "globin gene" refers to a specific gene in our DNA that is responsible for producing a protein called globin. Globin is a key component of hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that helps transport oxygen throughout our body. Full definition

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Sentences with «globin gene»

They also chose a gene target that might itself be problematic, given that it is part of a closely linked family of globin genes with highly related sequences, making it hard to target one without affecting the others. (sciencemediacentre.org)
Also if two people with b thalassemia minor have a child, the child may inherit a defective b globin gene from both parents and be born with b thalassemia major. (scientificamerican.com)
«We spent half a dozen years trying to target the beta globin gene using the old technology,» he noted, adding that within one week of trying CRISPR, they had an editing tool that worked much better. (sciencedaily.com)
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Phrases with «globin gene»

Sentences with «globin gene»

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