An original stem cell study provides insight into Klinefelter syndrome.

Published Date: 05 Apr 2023

Scientists have conducted a first-of-its-kind study in a collaboration between King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah (KAU), and King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah (KAUH).

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