Research on Thalassemia Discussed by Researchers at Quanzhou Medical College (Genotype-phenotype correlation analysis of patients with thalassemia in quanzhou city, southeast of China).

Researchers at Quanzhou Medical College in China conducted a study on thalassemia, a genetic blood disorder prevalent in Quanzhou city. The study analyzed genotype and phenotype data from 1076 individuals with thalassemia to understand the correlation between genetic makeup and clinical symptoms. The research found that hematological phenotypes in thalassemia patients are influenced not only by genotype but also by gender and age. This study provides valuable reference data for screening and diagnosing thalassemia in the region. [Extracted from the article]