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Scientists Link Anemia to Lack of Key Blood Cell Gene iron deficient
By Emily Lockhart Health Studies in the News

Scientists Link Anemia to Lack of Key Blood Cell Gene

Researchers from the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston have discovered a new gene. The Atpif1 gene encourages hemoglobin (the protein in red blood cells that transports oxygen in the blood) production. First study author, Dhvanit Shah, of the hospital’s Division of Hematology, explained that if the body lacks this critical blood cell gene,  red […]

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