Ddx6 Gene Causes Physical And Mental Disabilities

Ddx6 Gene Causes Physical And Mental Disabilities

Gene linked to physical and intellectual disabilities identified. Modern science and data sharing converged to underpin a study that identified a gene associated with a rare condition that results in physical and intellectual disabilities of children. The results suggest that rare variants in the gene DDX6 are associated with a significant disruption in the development of the central nervous system, governing such basic skills as the ability to walk and talk. Source 2x.