New Insight Into Most Common Forebrain Malformation

Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 01:28 in Biology & Nature

Scientists have identified one of the molecular mechanisms underlying the genetic brain malformation called holoprosencephaly. The findings not only yield insights into the most common developmental malformation of the anterior brain and face in newborns, but also help in understanding the intricate process by which the brain forms in the developing fetus.

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