All articles tagged with #heart defects
The study identifies HMGN1 as a dosage-sensitive gene on chromosome 21 that influences heart defects in Down syndrome, demonstrating that its increased expression reprograms heart cell identity and that reducing its dosage in mouse models rescues cardiac abnormalities.
An Arizona State University student, Jayden Goss, was diagnosed with a rare set of three congenital heart defects after experiencing a stroke. Goss had been unaware of his condition, which allowed red and blue blood cells to mix, increasing the risk of stroke. He underwent successful open heart surgery at Phoenix Children's and plans to return to school in the spring, emphasizing the importance of cherishing life and overcoming challenges.