#1131Medicine & HealthFront Page17 November 2025
A First Look Inside the Brain of a Rare Genetic Disorder
Scientists have long understood the genetics of the rare 4q- syndrome, but the physical changes it causes in the brain remained a mystery. A detailed post-mortem examination of an infant's brain has now revealed specific structural abnormalities, helping to link the missing genetic code to the severe developmental symptoms seen in the condition.
By Della Giustina, Reggiani Bonetti, Salviato, Fabbiani, Caramaschi
