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Image shows MRI scans, one of a healthy brain and one of a brain of a person with ataxia.

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·June 17, 2016·4 min read

Genetic Mutation Causes Ataxia in Humans and Dogs

A new study identifies a genetic mutation as an additional cause of cerebellar ataxia.

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Featured Genetics

·May 10, 2016·4 min read

Gene Mutation Shown to Cause Form of Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia in Animal Models

Findings can help researchers test for the CAPN1 mutations associated with some forms of HSP.