Comment on Herring et al. The Use of “Retardation” in FRAXA, FMRP, FMR1 and Other Designations. <i>Cells</i> 2022, <i>11</i>, 1044

This commentary is written in response to the recent article from Herring et al., discussing the eradication of the offensive term “retardation” from gene nomenclature. We discuss the work of the HUGO (Human Genome Organisation) Gene Nomenclature Committee (HGNC) and outline the steps already taken...

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Main Authors: Elspeth Bruford, on behalf of the HUGO Gene Nomenclature Committee (HGNC)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-06-01
Series:Cells
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/11/12/1937