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New Gene Discovery Uncovers Cause of Microcephaly
6/22/2025
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- A groundbreaking discovery by a University of Otago team has unveiled a genetic cause for microcephaly, a rare brain disorder affecting children. After seven years of research on a New Zealand family, they pinpointed changes in the CRNKL1 gene, shedding light on its crucial role in brain development and paving the way for future studies.
