Some Cerebral Palsy Cases Could Be Due to a Patient’s Genes, Research Finds

Oct 5, 2020

In an article that was published in Nature Genetics, scientists have confirmed that almost 14% of all cerebral palsy cases may be connected to an individual’s genes and indicate that those genes control how brain circuits are wired in early development. Cerebral palsy is a brain disorder that affects an individual’s ability to move and maintain posture and balance. It’s a motor disability that is common in childhood.

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders was the main funder behind this research. The scientists’ findings were based on the biggest genetic study of cerebral palsy that has ever been conducted. Additionally, the conclusion also shed light on the importance of understanding…

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