How this disease changes the shape of your cells Amber M. Yates
Dig into the science of how a single genetic mutation alters the structure of hemoglobin and leads to sicklecell disease. What shape are your cells Squishy cylinders Jagged zigzags You might not spend a lot of time thinking about the bodies of these building blocks, but microscopically, small variations can have huge consequences. And while some adaptations change these shapes for the better, others can spark debilitating complications. Amber Yates dives into the science of the malignant sicklece
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