SMCHD1 embryo (IMAGE)

Walter and Eliza Hall Institute

SMCHD1 embryo

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SMCHD1 produced by the mother (green) seen remaining in embryos as the cells divide. Researchers have found the effect of SMCHD1 from the mother impacts when Hox genes are activated many days later in development. Credit: Wanigasuriya et al. eLife 2020

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Credit: Wanigasuriya et al. eLife 2020

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