New research from a team in China has uncovered a novel variant in the MYO1D gene that is linked to laterality defects, congenital heart diseases, and sperm defects in humans. Laterality defects involve the abnormal positioning of internal organs and can lead to various health complications. Congenital heart diseases affect the structure and function of the heart and are the most prevalent type of birth defect. Sperm defects can result in male infertility, and the discovery of the MYO1D variant sheds light on the genetic factors contributing to these conditions.
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