Identification of gene associated with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
Researchers from the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences in Japan have identified the first gene to be associated with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (also called AIS) across Asian and Caucasian populations. The gene is involved in the growth and development of the spine during childhood. AIS is the most common pediatric skeletal disease, affecting approximately […]
