chromosomal research

X Chromosome Inactivation: Key to Treating Genetic Diseases

X chromosome inactivation (XCI) is a crucial biological process that ensures females, who possess two X chromosomes, do not produce double the amount of X-linked gene products compared to males, who have only one.This phenomenon raises exciting implications for understanding and potentially treating genetic diseases, particularly those linked to mutations on the X chromosome like Fragile X Syndrome and Rett Syndrome.