Exploring the genes that influence oxygen transport, insulin production, neurological development, eye formation, cellular growth and the body’s ability to maintain balance. Introduction What connects the oxygen carried by your red blood cells, the insulin that regulates your blood sugar, the development of your eyes and brain, and the growth of your body’s tissues? An important part of the answer lies in Chromosome 11. Chromosome 11 contains a remarkable collection of genes involved in some of the body’s most essential biological functions. It carries instructions for producing components of haemoglobin, regulating blood glucose, supporting nervous system development, forming the eyes and kidneys, and controlling cellular growth. Among its best-known genes…