NIH Record - National Institutes of Health
Purple rods float around next to a tan rod with tags reading "Xist"

June 21, 2024

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Purple rods float around next to a tan rod with tags reading "Xist"

On the Cover

Xist molecules shut down one of two female X chromosomes to avoid toxic protein levels, but they may also play a role in triggering autoimmune diseases.

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