Canadian study sheds surprising light on the causes of cerebral palsy

(McGill University Health Centre) Cerebral palsy is the most common cause of physical disability in children. It has historically been considered to be caused by factors such as birth asphyxia, stroke and infections in the developing brain of babies. In a new game-changing Canadian study, a research team from SickKids and the Research Institute of the MUHC has uncovered strong evidence for genetic causes of cerebral palsy that turns experts' understanding of the condition on its head.
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