We have investigated hair samples from different groups of patients, which have been diagnosed with rare genetic diseases. We could show that these diseases change the molecular structure of human hair and that these changes can be used as diagnostic tools.
Impact
Structural investigations using X-ray diffraction may provide a way to detect some rare genetic diseases in an efficient and non-invasive way.
Student Experience
Undergraduate and graduate students are involved in this research.
Countries
Canada, Netherlands, United States of America
Impact
Research, Education
Institutional Partner(s)
Robert D. Goldman, Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Northwestern University, Douglas Fudge, Biological Sciences, Chapman University, Marc Pieterse, The Nederlands
Community Partner(s)
Industry Partner(s)
Key Outcomes
Publications
Sponsorship
Federal Provincial
Sponsorship Details
NSERC, CFI, Province of Ontario, McMaster University
