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Rare genetic variant identified as new cause of neurodevelopmental disorders
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital's Duncan Neurological Research Institute (Duncan NRI) have identified a rare genetic change that appears to cause a newly recognized neurodevelopmental disorder.
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Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital's Duncan Neurological Research Institute (Duncan NRI) have identified a rare genetic change that appears to cause a newly recognized neurodevelopmental disorder. The discovery provides families with a potential explanation for previously undiagnosed developmental challenges and reveals a biological pathway that could guide future treatment research.
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