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Researchers show genetic basis of facial changes in Down Syndrome

Researchers at the Crick, KCL and UCL have shed light on the genetics behind changes in the structure and shape of the face and head in a mouse model of Down Syndrome.
26 Apr 2023
Written by Katherine Denyer
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Victor Tybulewicz who led the Crick teams
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