Scientists discover gene linked to abnormal organ placement and congenital heart defects

New research by KAUST scientists has identified that the gene “CIROZ” is responsible for pediatric heart defects and the misplacement of internal organs. The findings come from working with multiple institutes worldwide, including two universities and two hospitals in the Kingdom. It provides new information on heritable diseases, which have a higher rate in Saudi Arabia than worldwide.

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