Molecular findings: Researchers identify region on gene that causes complex syndrome
Friday, August 27, 2010 - 12:35
in Psychology & Sociology
(PhysOrg.com) -- Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine researchers have identified a gene that causes most of the features associated with brachydactyly mental retardation syndrome, a complex disorder involving developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder, sleep disturbance, skeletal anomalies, obesity and behavioral problems.