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In Down syndrome patients, partially mitigating the overactivity of the Dyrk1a gene in mice reversed the defects laying the groundwork for potential future therapies.
Gene behind heart defects in Down syndrome identified
<p>Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute and UCL have identified a gene that causes heart defects in Down syndrome, a condition that results from an additional copy of chromosome 21.</p> <p>Reducing the overactivity of this gene partially reversed these defects in mice, setting the scene for potential future therapies for heart conditions in people with Down syndrome.</p>