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Scientists have uncovered a new genetic cause of a rare movement disorder by identifying mutations in the CD99L2 gene after analyzing nearly 3,000 patients.
Bochum, Germany; Tübingen, Germany
Who
Dr. Jonasz Weber, Dr. Tobias Haack, scientists at Ruhr University Bochum and in Tübingen
What
Scientists have uncovered a new genetic cause of a rare movement disorder by identifying mutations in the CD99L2 gene after analyzing nearly 3,000 patients.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 07:33:54 GMT · 2h 59m ago
Where
Bochum, Germany; Tübingen, Germany ·
Why
The CD99L2 gene, previously linked only to the immune system, plays an essential role in keeping nerve-cell communication running smoothly, and its disruption leads to neurological disorders.
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This discovery explains a previously unsolved neurological disorder, offering new insights into neurodegenerative diseases and potentially improving genetic diagnosis for people with rare movement disorders.
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