Discovery of the gene responsible for multiple intestinal atresia in newborns

(University of Montreal) Physicians and researchers from Sherbrooke, Montreal and Quebec City have conducted a study that has led to the discovery of a gene that causes multiple intestinal atresia, a rare and life-threatening hereditary disorder that affects newborns. In addition to exploring novel therapeutic treatments for children with the disease, the discovery of the gene TTC7A will make it possible to develop a prenatal diagnostic test and a screening test for parents who are carriers.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news