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Články z ScienceDailyGenetic mechanism linked to congenital heart disease identified

22. 1 2012 (21:25)

Scientists have identified a finely tuned mechanism by which fetal heart muscle develops into a healthy and fully formed beating heart -- offering new insight into the genetic causes of congenital heart disease and opening the door to one day developing therapies to fight this chronic and potentially fatal disorder.