/channels/taxonomy/term/9457/all en /channels/news/scientists-discover-gene-behind-rare-disorders-218470 <h4>International study with researchers at The Neuro reveals links with other neurodegenerative diseases</h4> <p>MONTREAL, October 9, 2012  - Scientists at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital – The Neuro,  ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ working with a team at Oxford University have uncovered the genetic defect underlying a group of rare genetic disorders. </p> Tue, 09 Oct 2012 14:07:58 +0000 webfull 87617 at /channels /channels/news/mcgill-researchers-link-mutation-psychiatric-disease-218499 <p><span>ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ researchers have identified a small region in the genome that conclusively plays a role in the development of psychiatric disease and obesity. The key lies in the genomic deletion of brain-derived neurotrophic factor, or BDNF, a nervous system growth factor that plays a critical role in brain development.</span> Wed, 10 Oct 2012 16:52:21 +0000 webfull 87667 at /channels