Chromosome Parade #3: Usher Syndrome 3A
Third up in the Genetics and Health chromosome parade is #3 and the gene in focus is Usher syndrome 3A (USH3A). USH3A plays a role in normal vision and hearing, specifically in the synapses between the nerve cells in the inner ear and retina.
What conditions are related to the USH3A gene?
Usher syndrome type III is characterized by progressive hearing loss and vision loss that begin in the first few decades of life
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