"Chromosome analysis came into practice in 1959, with the first demonstration that an abnormality of our chromosomes can cause a human disease." Chromosome analysis is required to diagnose a ring chromosome.
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"There are lots of different ways for something to be a genetic disorder...one of them is ring chromosome 20, so that is a chromosome disorder."
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Introduction to a few scientific terms that might be helpful for families.
There are some things that we DO KNOW about Ring chromosome 20 Syndrome (r(20) syndrome), but there’re lots more that we DON’T YET KNOW.
We are delighted to share with you that we have been successful in securing funding from Pears Foundation and London Catalyst – a huge thanks to both for supporting this important initiative.