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Project

Identification of novel genes involved in malformations of cortical development (MCD)
Code
01N02211
Duration
01 January 2011 → 31 October 2015
Funding
Regional and community funding: Special Research Fund
Research disciplines
  • Natural sciences
    • Genetics
    • Systems biology
  • Medical and health sciences
    • Molecular and cell biology
    • Molecular and cell biology
Keywords
mental retardation malformations of cortical development genetics
 
Project description
 

Malformations of cortical development (MCD) are an important cause of mental retardation. Thus far, only a couple of genes are known to be involved in MCD. In this project we will use a genome wide approach to sequence candidate genes involved in MCD in combination with migration assays for functional analysis in order to elucidate the pathways involved in neuronal migration.